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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

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Dataset
Scheme publications
Source type
Publication
Official update
Not provided
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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

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Dataset
Scheme publications
Source type
Publication
Official update
Not provided
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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

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Dataset
Scheme publications
Source type
Publication
Official update
Not provided
Last 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

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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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LandSteward updates

Showing 1–20 of 88 changes approved in the last 30 days. Every entry identifies the action, values, source and publication timeline.

CWT16 · Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

Detected 23 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 23 Oct 2026

Source comparison unavailable

Earlier comparison evidence is incomplete, so we cannot confirm whether the official guidance changed. Source: CWT16: Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha.

SHA-256 514e41bb…83bc

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CPAC1 · Open access · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

Detected 23 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 23 Oct 2026

Official guidance changed

The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CPAC1: Open access.

SHA-256 3a42502e…2b2f

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CUP10 · Limited livestock grazing on moorland · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP10: Limited livestock grazing on moorland.

SHA-256 ab7ff584…515d

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CUP14 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 8 months) · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP14: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 8 months).

SHA-256 4393d5ea…03da

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CUP13 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months) · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP13: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months).

SHA-256 4c959016…71c3

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CUP8 · Moderate livestock grazing on moorland · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP8:  Moderate livestock grazing on moorland.

SHA-256 ffbe9c3d…88a5

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CSW7 · Arable reversion to grassland with low fertiliser input · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CSW7: Arable reversion to grassland with low fertiliser input.

SHA-256 e168f39e…9265

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CUP12 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months) · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP12: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months).

SHA-256 e7141d9a…d321

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CUP11 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period) · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP11: Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period).

SHA-256 b176347a…b393

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CUP9 · Low livestock grazing on moorland · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CUP9: Low livestock grazing on moorland.

SHA-256 1eacb12a…ab4e

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CGS18 · Manage species-rich floodplain meadows · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CGS18: Manage species-rich floodplain meadows.

SHA-256 db69415b…0244

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CSP14 · Invasive plant species control and management (intermediate rate) · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CSP14: Invasive plant species control and management (intermediate rate).

SHA-256 4b20ec64…ed05

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CCT4 · Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CCT4: Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land.

SHA-256 f7087ebf…0927

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CSW13 · Manage grassland to reduce nutrient levels in groundwater · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CSW13: Manage grassland to reduce nutrient levels in groundwater.

SHA-256 68327d94…6829

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CCT7 · Create intertidal and saline habitat on intensive grassland · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CCT7: Create intertidal and saline habitat on intensive grassland.

SHA-256 71cc3153…b816

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CSW19 · Raise water levels in cropped or arable peat soils · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CSW19: Raise water levels in cropped or arable peat soils.

SHA-256 a0f58053…8be3

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CCT8 · Manage and restore coastal sand dunes · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CCT8: Manage and restore coastal sand dunes.

SHA-256 ef9dff49…52c4

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CAB7 · Whole crop cereals · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CAB7: Whole crop cereals.

SHA-256 132ceca7…19f4

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CWT1 · Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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

SHA-256 1f60813c…4e5e

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CAB6 · Enhanced overwintered stubble · Rule change

Published by LandSteward

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: CAB6: Enhanced overwintered stubble.

SHA-256 eafde36c…d0a1

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