Funding for land management
We provide funding for farmers and other land managers in England to reward them for managing the land in ways that improve the environment.
- Environmental Stewardship
- Catchment sensitive farming
- Energy Crops Scheme
- Soils for Profit (South West)
- English Woodland Grant Scheme
- Other schemes
- Existing agreement holder options
Where is the funding going?
We provide online maps that show all the land in publicly funded agri-environment schemes. The maps show the extent and distribution of land that is in the Environmental Stewardship Scheme; Countryside Stewardship Scheme; Environmentally Sensitive Areas Scheme; and the English Woodland Grant Scheme.
You can view the map (opens in new window) showing schemes in your local area. Just enter your parish, postcode or place name in the search box above the map.
18 November 2010 Please note, information about agri-environment scheme agreements is unavailable at present. We are working to reinstate this as soon as possible.
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Environmental Stewardship developments
The current Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) ends on 31 December 2013. This webpage includes information for farmers, land managers, agents and stakeholders on recent changes to Environmental Stewardship (ES) and information on key issues and deadlines for the remainder of the current programme.
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Environmental Stewardship
Open to all farmers, land managers and tenants in England, you can receive payment to deliver effective environmental management on your land.
Already in a scheme? You still have options
Advice and updates to make sure you are maximising environmental and financial benefits.
Information for land agents
Quick access to Environmental Stewardship information relevant to you.
Campaign for the Farmed Environment
The Campaign for the Farmed Environment is seeking to increase the uptake of ELS and is encouraging farmers to choose the priority options. Visit the Campaign's website.
The Prince's Countryside Fund
Inspired by the Prince of Wales, provides money to support long term sustainability of the British countryside, raised from Business in the Community projects.