1. Habitat restoration and creation using HLS/ELS Dr Robin Field Revital-ISE Project Officer RNRP

2. Higher Level Scheme Part of Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship Scheme Other parts are the Entry Level Scheme and Organic Entry Level Scheme Main objectives are: Wildlife conservation and natural resource protection Maintenance and enhancement of landscape character Protection of the historic environment; and Promotion of public access and understanding of the countryside

3. Scheme Area (ha) % of UAA Number of Agreements Annual Value CSS 426,208 4.6 11,749 £88.0 M ESA 479,868 5.2 7,369 £40.4 M ELS 4,769,125 51.3 36,282 £131.6 M OELS 373,478 4.0 2,611 £39.8 M HLS (Combined with ELS/OELS*) 309,936 - 3,240 £58.9 M HLS (Standalone) 64,525 0.7 429 £11.0M Total HLS 374,461 - 3,669 £69.9.0M Total 6,113,204 65.8 58,440 £369.7M

5. Options for BAP Hedgerow management – coppicing, laying, planting & restoration Meadow management – creation, restoration & management Pond and lake – clearing, enlarging & creation Woodland – planting & management (small areas) Wood pasture – restoration & management Wetlands – fens & reedbed restoration & management Others – haymaking supplements, grazing supplements, ancient trees, scrub management & orchard mgt