| ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME
The Environmental Stewardship Scheme provides funding to
farmers and landowners for better environmental management of their land.
The objectives of the scheme are to
 | Conserve biodiversity/ Genetic conservation |
| Maintain and enhance landscape quality and character |
| Protect the historic environment and natural
resources |
| Promote public access and understanding of the
countryside |
| Flood management |
There are three levels of entry into the scheme. These
are:
| Entry Level Scheme (ELS)- This is open to all
landowners and farmers who manage their land conventionally |
| Organic Entry Level Scheme (OELS) – This is open to
landowners/farmers who manage their land organically and are not
receiving funding from the Organic Aid Scheme or the Organic Farming
Scheme |
| Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) - This is combined
with the above options to provide environmental benefits across
England. |
The deadlines for all three schemes in 2005 are the 31st
July, 30th September and the 31st December
For further information on the scheme please contact
DEFRA on 08459 33 55 77 or visit the DEFRA
website
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