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Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
Check which trees are eligible under the Environmental Land Management (ELM) agroforestry action.
Information for agreement holders about ending a Countryside Stewardship agreement.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2020.
If you’re an existing Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreement holder, read how the end of cross compliance affects your agreement.
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.
Find out which Countryside Stewardship options and capital items are available on land that is conditionally exempt from Inheritance Tax.
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
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020.
Use this statement to find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Capital grant to help farmers and land managers restore historic buildings: find out about eligibility, how to apply and the scheme’s rules.
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Find equivalent or greater environmental value Countryside Stewardship (CS) options to enable you to leave Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) early.
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