Environmental Land Management: tests and trials
Reports on the progress and main findings of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme tests and trials.
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These reports provide the main findings from live tests and trials of the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme.
Defra started tests and trials in 2018. Almost 3,000 farmers and land managers are involved across different sectors, regions and land types. They provide evidence through progress reports, regular meetings with Test and Trial Officers and Thematic Working Group discussions to exchange findings and evidence.
Every quarter, these reports will summarise progress against 6 themes:
- land management plans
- advice and guidance
- spatial prioritisation
- collaboration
- payments
- delivery mechanisms
If you have any comments or queries about the reports, email ELMtestingandtrials@defra.gov.uk.
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Published 14 October 2020Last updated 3 August 2023 + show all updates
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Added the reports for June 2022 and December 2022.
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Added the Environmental Land Management tests and trials report for December 2021.
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Added ELM tests and trial report for June 2021.
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Updated September 2020 Quarterly report
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Published Environmental Land Management tests and trials quarterly report for September 2020.
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First published.