The Higher Level Scheme is still open for applications even though budgets are considerably more constrained than in previous years. Natural England now have a new tier system for assessing and processing applications which means that if you consider your holding to have a high bird, environmental or historical interest, together with any potential capital works you wish to complete, then please contact us to discuss applying.
It is also important to renew your Entry Level agreements in good time to avoid losing payments. Natural England are actively encouraging all holdings to be in the scheme or to renew their existing agreements therefore please contact us should you wish to apply or renew.
