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Check which trees are eligible under the Environmental Land Management (ELM) agroforestry action.
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
Details of the new payment rates for Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue options that will apply to CS agreements from 1 January 2022
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020.
Changes to Countryside Stewardship revenue payment rates from January 2023.
Information for agreement holders about ending a Countryside Stewardship agreement.
Use these calculators to help build a wild pollinator and farm wildlife package as part of a Mid Tier application.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2016.
This guidance explains how to complete your Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue claim form if you’re unable to submit a claim online.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Modified terms and conditions, and summary of changes, for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier agreements between 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020.
If you’re an existing Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreement holder, read how the end of cross compliance affects your agreement.
Read about the rules Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement holders must continue to meet following the end of cross compliance.
Offers to help farmers and land managers protect wildlife and preserve the natural environment.
Information about options, supplements and capital items for CS agreements - from applications made after 9 February 2021.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2017.
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