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5 expected datasets · 388 monitored sources · Oldest successful check 29 Aug 2026, 06:05 BST

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CWT16: Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha

CWT16

Current

Dataset: CS Higher Tier
Source type: Action
Official update: 13 Oct 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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CWT1: Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland

CWT1

Current

Dataset: CS Higher Tier
Source type: Action
Official update: 13 Oct 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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CWT2: Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on arable land

CWT2

Current

Dataset: CS Higher Tier
Source type: Action
Official update: 13 Oct 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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CWT3: Manage ditches of high environmental value

CWT3

Current

Dataset: CS Higher Tier
Source type: Action
Official update: 10 Sep 2025
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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CS Higher Tier actions: print version

csht-actions-print

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 20 Oct 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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Capital Grants 2026

capital-grants-2026

Check delayed

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: Not provided
Last checked: Not yet checked

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Combining environmental payments, BNG and nutrient mitigation

bng-combining-payments

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 12 Feb 2024
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

csht-publication

Check delayed

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: Not provided
Last checked: Not yet checked

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Defra Local Nature Recovery Strategy spatial service

lnrs-spatial-service

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: Not provided
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 06:30 BST

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Funding for farmers and land managers

funding-for-farmers

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 1 Oct 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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Local Nature Recovery Strategy areas and responsible authorities

lnrs-areas-authorities

Check delayed

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: Not provided
Last checked: Not yet checked

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SFI26 actions: print version

sfi26-actions-print

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 23 Sep 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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SFI26 scheme rules and guidance

sfi26-rules

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 23 Sep 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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Sell biodiversity units as a land manager

bng-land-manager-guidance

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 18 Jun 2025
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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Statutory biodiversity metric

bng-statutory-metric

Current

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: 14 Jul 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST

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Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026

sfi26-publication

Check delayed

Dataset: Scheme publications
Source type: Publication
Official update: Not provided
Last checked: Not yet checked

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AGF1: Maintain very low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land (updated for SFI26)

AGF1

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AGF2: Maintain low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land (updated for SFI26)

AGF2

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW10: Low input harvested cereal crop

AHW10

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW11: Cultivated areas for arable plants (updated for SFI26)

AHW11

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW2: Supplementary winter bird food (updated for SFI26)

AHW2

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW3: Beetle banks (updated for SFI26)

AHW3

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW4: Skylark plots

AHW4

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW5: Nesting plots for lapwing (updated for SFI26)

AHW5

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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AHW6: Basic overwinter stubble

AHW6

Current

Dataset: SFI26 actions
Source type: Action
Official update: 17 Jun 2026
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST

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Official source	Dataset	Type	State	Official update	Last checked	History
CWT16: Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha CWT16	CS Higher Tier	Action	Current 1 evidence item awaiting review	13 Oct 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
CWT1: Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland CWT1	CS Higher Tier	Action	Current 1 evidence item awaiting review	13 Oct 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
CWT2: Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on arable land CWT2	CS Higher Tier	Action	Current 1 evidence item awaiting review	13 Oct 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
CWT3: Manage ditches of high environmental value CWT3	CS Higher Tier	Action	Current	10 Sep 2025	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
CS Higher Tier actions: print version csht-actions-print	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	20 Oct 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
Capital Grants 2026 capital-grants-2026	Scheme publications	Publication	Check delayed	Not provided	Not yet checked	View history
Combining environmental payments, BNG and nutrient mitigation bng-combining-payments	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	12 Feb 2024	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier csht-publication	Scheme publications	Publication	Check delayed	Not provided	Not yet checked	View history
Defra Local Nature Recovery Strategy spatial service lnrs-spatial-service	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	Not provided	21 Oct 2026, 06:30 BST	View history
Funding for farmers and land managers funding-for-farmers	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	1 Oct 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
Local Nature Recovery Strategy areas and responsible authorities lnrs-areas-authorities	Scheme publications	Publication	Check delayed	Not provided	Not yet checked	View history
SFI26 actions: print version sfi26-actions-print	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	23 Sep 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
SFI26 scheme rules and guidance sfi26-rules	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	23 Sep 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
Sell biodiversity units as a land manager bng-land-manager-guidance	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	18 Jun 2025	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
Statutory biodiversity metric bng-statutory-metric	Scheme publications	Publication	Current	14 Jul 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:01 BST	View history
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 sfi26-publication	Scheme publications	Publication	Check delayed	Not provided	Not yet checked	View history
AGF1: Maintain very low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land (updated for SFI26) AGF1	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AGF2: Maintain low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land (updated for SFI26) AGF2	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW10: Low input harvested cereal crop AHW10	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW11: Cultivated areas for arable plants (updated for SFI26) AHW11	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW2: Supplementary winter bird food (updated for SFI26) AHW2	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW3: Beetle banks (updated for SFI26) AHW3	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW4: Skylark plots AHW4	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW5: Nesting plots for lapwing (updated for SFI26) AHW5	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AHW6: Basic overwinter stubble AHW6	SFI26 actions	Action	Current	17 Jun 2026	21 Oct 2026, 07:00 BST	View history

LandSteward updates

Showing 81–88 of 88 changes approved in the last 30 days. Every entry identifies the action, values, source and publication timeline.

CGS4 · Herbal leys · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CGS4: Herbal leys.

SHA-256 7928d62e…2bfe

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CGS19 · Manage wet grassland for wintering waders and wildfowl · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CGS19: Manage wet grassland for wintering waders and wildfowl.

SHA-256 747fc3a1…4f22

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CGS26 · Manage grassland with very low inputs · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CGS26: Manage grassland with very low inputs.

SHA-256 ce91dfb4…2ac9

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CWD20 · Create wood pasture · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CWD20: Create wood pasture.

SHA-256 44ea37e1…89a9

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CGS21 · Manage grassland for target habitats, species or features · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CGS21: Manage grassland for target habitats, species or features.

SHA-256 8d8c2735…ce5d

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CWS1 · Deer control and management · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CWS1: Deer control and management.

SHA-256 d286153f…b41e

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CWS3 · Grey squirrel control and management · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CWS3: Grey squirrel control and management.

SHA-256 fa068f54…d84d

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CGS22 · Manage priority habitat species-rich grassland · Rule change

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Detected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CGS22: Manage priority habitat species-rich grassland.

SHA-256 8e9b1531…0831

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