Countryside Stewardship Payment Rates 2022

Defra has reviewed Countryside Stewardship revenue payment rates based on current costs and made changes. The new rates will apply to all Countryside Stewardship agreements from 1 January 2022. View the new payment rates here

Countryside Stewardship applications are also open for the following 2023 grants:

• Woodland support grants – apply all year
• Implementation Plan (PA1) and Feasibility Study (PA2) grants – apply all year

Follow this link to find an explanation of the scheme rules and a guide to help you with your application.