Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) - Higher Level

EFS higher stocking rate checker tool

Higher stocking rate checker tool, Mosaic calculation tool and Instructions

EFS Higher information sheets

EFS Higher Options

• Remedial Management Options - Moorland
• Remedial Management Options - Grassland
• Remedial Management Options - Woodland
• Remedial Management Options - Coastal
• Remedial Management Options - Wetland
• Remedial Management Options - Priority species

Other EFS Options

• Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider) Options
• Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider) Stand Alone Options

EFS Higher Non Productive Investments (NPIs)

• Trees / Guards
• Fencing
• Water supply / Water level
• Scrub control / Tree felling
• Rush control
• Bracken control
• Actual cost items
• Non-native invasive species control
• Boxes and red squirrel feeder
• Scrape
• Predator control
• Heather regeneration

EFS Higher Training Videos

• EFS Higher Core Training
• EFS Higher NPIs

EFS Higher Terms and Conditions

• EFS Higher Terms and Conditions

More useful links

• EFS Higher Field Records
• EFS advice note 17/02 - Actual cost items
• EFS advice note 17/03 - Stock-proof fencing information
• Opportunities for suitably qualified environmental planners

EFS Planner information

Nomination form for authorised person to act as EFS Planner

• Nomination form for authorised person to act as EFS planner | daera-ni.gov.uk

EFS Higher Tranche 8 Environmental Planner 2024 List

• EFS Higher Tranche 8 Environmental Planner 2024 | daera-ni.gov.uk

EFS Higher Publicly Owned Land Declaration Form

• EFS Higher Publicly Owned Land Declaration Form | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

EFS Higher Tranche 7 Planner Instructions

• EFS Planner Instructions | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)