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Scheme's good for environment - and business

By: Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 137(25) 20 December 2003, 36(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the application of a Countryside Stewardship scheme on a Norfolk arable farm, one of the first farms to use the new arable options. Provides a summary of the work carried out by the farmer and emphasises the need for thorough research, planning and preparation of the application. This is because the scheme is for 10 years and the applicant needs to show what benefits will be provided in at least one of four areas: wildlife, landscape, archaeological protection and public access. Details of the scheme can be found at http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/landbased/css/default.htm.

Reports on the application of a Countryside Stewardship scheme on a Norfolk arable farm, one of the first farms to use the new arable options. Provides a summary of the work carried out by the farmer and emphasises the need for thorough research, planning and preparation of the application. This is because the scheme is for 10 years and the applicant needs to show what benefits will be provided in at least one of four areas: wildlife, landscape, archaeological protection and public access. Details of the scheme can be found at http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/landbased/css/default.htm.