Grants special: Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme 'constrained' by Natural England

Anyone not currently on Natural England's shortlist will have to 'wait until later in the year' for guidance on how to access the scheme

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Grants special: Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme 'constrained' by Natural England

Natural England will decide when individual applications can be submitted for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme, rather than the farmer, according to David Morley, head of conservation...

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