Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Definition: Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Countryside Stewardship Scheme: Countryside Stewardship Scheme noun formerly in England and Wales, a system of payments made to landowners and farmers who alter their farming practices to benefit the natural environment and maintain biodiversity (NOTE: The Countryside Stewardship Scheme has now been superseded by the Environmental Stewardship scheme). The Defra-funded Countryside Stewardship and Environmentally Sensitive Areas schemes help to maintain and enhance the biodiversity and landscape value of farmed land, protect historic features, and promote public access. (Delivering the evidence. Defras Science and Innovation Strategy, 200306). Engaging in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme supports biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
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