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Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
Facilitators bring together groups of farmers, foresters and other land managers to improve local environmental outcomes.
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
Read how to complete your Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue claim form if you’re unable to submit a claim online.
Find out about grants and other funding support for agroforestry on your farmland.
Changes to Countryside Stewardship capital payment rates from January 2023.
See the latest data changes from land cover eligibility checks carried out on common land that may affect your Basic Payment Scheme payment or other scheme funding.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
Details of the new payment rates for Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue options that will apply to CS agreements from 1 January 2022
When and how Countryside Stewardship agreement holders can create an annual declaration online for their revenue claim.
The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during periods of public sector industrial action.
Steps farmers and land managers must take before applying for Countryside Stewardship on common land and shared grazing.
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Understand how to use the Countryside Stewardship targeting priorities interactive maps to find out the main environmental priorities for the Countryside Stewardship application area.
Information for agreement holders about ending a Countryside Stewardship agreement.
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