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Controlled rollout of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier gets underway

Defra says the scheme is a 'new and improved' offer that will support a range of land types and farm businesses

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
A controlled roll out has begun to pre-notified farmers, foresters and land managers who are eligible to join Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)
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A controlled roll out has begun to pre-notified farmers, foresters and land managers who are eligible to join Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)

A controlled roll out has begun to pre-notified farmers, foresters and land managers who are eligible to join Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). Invitation Defra said it had opted to adopt...

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