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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier is a UK funding programme. English land managers with environmentally significant sites (SSSI, priority habitats). RPA-led application via natural England advice. Funding: Variable per option. Farmers managing high-priority habitats. It is published as a standard listing — verify current rounds and full criteria on the official source before applying.
Funding amount
Variable per option
Region
England
Stage
Established
Provider
Rural Payments Agency
Who this is for
Farmers managing high-priority habitats.
Eligibility
English land managers with environmentally significant sites (SSSI, priority habitats). RPA-led application via natural England advice.
Eligibility Quick Check
A cautious, rules-based check using only the criteria already published for this programme. Not a guarantee — always verify against the official source.
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