Higher Level Stewardship and Farm Environment Plans

Giles Agro-Ecology provides Farm Environment Plans and can apply for Higher Level Stewardship funding on your behalf.

Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) is offered to farmers and landowners who can deliver the most environmental benefit. We can put you in touch with your local Natural England advisor who can arrange a pre-application consultation to determine whether HLS funding is likely.

Once the application has been agreed in principle we can then apply for the scheme on your behalf. This will firstly involve the production of a Farm Environment Plan followed by consultation when a range of targeted management options are discussed.

At all stages of the process we work closely with our clients and Natural England to provide professional advice tailored to the client's individual requirements and to deliver the scheme effectively.