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Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2020.
Guidance on the appeal procedures for hedgerows retention and replacement notices.
This Handbook sets out a standard way of recording hedgerows.
This document sets out the ecological baseline data associated with hedgerows.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2017.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow supplement - substantial pre-work item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow coppicing item.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2019
Find out how the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) handles your personal data
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking item.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2016.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow supplement - casting up item.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2018.
If you’re an existing Countryside Stewardship agreement holder, or you enter into an agreement from 1 January 2024, read how the end of cross compliance affects your agreement.
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