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Higher Level Stewardship (HLS)

Information about the Higher level scheme for environmental stewardship.

Who should apply for the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme?

Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) aims to deliver significant environmental benefits.

HLS is discretionary and promotes a more complex management of land. HLS agreements are tailor made to local circumstances, therefore land managers need greater advice and support.

Find out about HLS on the Natural England website.