Farmers in Shropshire who are interested in Higher Level
Stewardship (HLS) but have not yet got an agreement should take
urgent action now or they could miss out.
Shropshire is being used as a pilot project to test run the new
three-tier approach to the application process.
"Natural England has already produced a draft 'pipeline' of
holdings in Shropshire which they consider a priority to be
included in HLS," says Mandy Seedhouse, environment adviser with
Berrys at Shrewsbury.
"They have also asked for input from registered agent's such as
Berrys to ensure that they do not miss out on any potential
schemes. To be considered for an agreement a holding has to be
included on Natural England's 'pipeline'."
The provisional deadline for registering potential holdings is
June 10 so Natural England can begin finalising the Shropshire
'pipeline' by the end of June.
As a registered agent with Natural England, Berrys can put a
holding forward for inclusion.
"To ensure you don't miss out please call to arrange a free
initial meeting before 10 June. If the holding is suitable Berrys
can then submit a request for inclusion on the 'pipeline'," Mandy
added.
Please contact Mandy Seedhouse or Stephen Locke on 01743 271697
or email mandy.seedhouse@berrybros.com or visit www.berrybros.com