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Creating a larger, more connected woodland habitat.
New measures announced as part of National Tree Week
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
This document provides guidance on the most appropriate forms of tree protection for use in woodland creation scenarios.
This section tells you how to fill in your Countryside Stewardship Woodland Management Plan Application form, maps and annexes.
What farmers, foresters and land managers need to know and do before applying for a Countryside Stewardship grant, and how to manage a grant agreement.
Find out about the process and conditions of eligibility for Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier agreements to replace current 5 in 10 agreements.
Find out how you’ll be eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme if you are a Countryside Stewardship or Environmental Stewardship applicant or agreement holder.
The Forestry Commission decision framework for determining when to convert woodland to open habitat, and when compensatory tree planting is required.
Enhancing biodiversity, research and the local community.
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