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Express interest in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

Fill in this form to express your interest in applying for certain Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) topics.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Rural Payments Agency
• Published: 21 July 2026
• Last updated: 13 August 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

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How to complete your expression of interest

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Express an interest in applying for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

https://submit-form-to-defra.service.gov.uk/form/express-an-interest-in-applying-for-countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht

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Do not complete this form for any sites you’re already in the process of applying for CSHT. This includes if you are in, or have been invited to, the pre-application stage for those sites.

You can complete an expression of interest if your invite or application is withdrawn.

Fill in this form if you are interested in applying for:

• scheduled monument management
• species-rich grassland
• agroforestry
• woodland improvement

Published 21 July 2026

Last updated 13 August 2026 — Show all updates

1. 13 August 2026

   Added link to Annex D in the CSHT applicant's guide in the if you are expressing an interest in woodland improvement section. Added additional information to the bullet list on what you need before you start.

2. 21 July 2026

   First published.