Steps in applying for a HLS or combined UELS/HLS

A Higher Level Scheme (HLS) is where greater changes or restrictions in farming practice will be required. HLS is also the main tool for improving and maintaining the conditions of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Here are the steps required to apply for an HLS scheme:

Choosing how to divide the money from the scheme once you have it can be challenging. Click below for suggestions as to how you do this:

For more information surrounding creating and managing the internal agreement binding all parties to the scheme, click below: