In addition to this guide, we have also produced a supplement for Roots and Cover Crops. This explores these options in more detail and the range of seeds available to comply with them. We have tried to keep what can become an unnecessarily complicated subject as straightforward as possible. If you have difficulty finding what you need or would like to discuss your options further, please do not hesitate to contact us. Countryside Stewardship gives incentives for land managers to look after their environment and is made up of the following elements: • Higher Tier is for land that requires more complex management tai- lored to the individual site. • Mid-Tier provides a range of options and capital items that together help to deliver a broad range of environmental benefits. • The 4 Wildlife Offers provide a simpler set of options to help improve the wildlife on their farm. These are broken down into: 1. The Arable Offer 2. The Lowland Grazing Offer 3. The Mixed Farming Offer 4. The Upland Offer Countryside Stewardship will eventually be replaced with the new Envi- ronmental Land Management (ELM) scheme. Key Winter Holding - WH Environment Scheme - ES Feed - F
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