£97.00
info Summary
This Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier option provides £97 per hectare per year for maintaining organic management on enclosed rough grazing parcels, specifically those under 15ha, within severely disadvantaged areas, and above the moorland line, to deliver a wide range of environmental and public goods.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Adhere to organic standards for the duration of the agreement.
- For land in conversion, comply with organic standards from the start of organic conversion to the end of the agreement.
- Do not carry out any prohibited activities (none specified).
schedule When to do
- Adhere to organic standards for the duration of the agreement.
- For land in conversion, comply with organic standards from the start of organic conversion to the end of the agreement.
checklist How to do
- Use best practice to achieve the aims and deliver environmental benefits.
- Refer to the Aims, Prohibited activities, and Additional guidance and advice sections for further details.
description Evidence Required
Where there is uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim. A valid organic certificate and schedule for all the parcels entered into this option at application and on your annual claim. For any land in conversion, either a copy of the conversion plan agreed with the organic control body or a fully completed viability plan
tips_and_updates Additional Advice
- Permanent ineligible features may be eligible as part of the option area if registered with a control body.
View Official Guidelines
Access detailed information about this action on the RPA website