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Agriculture G/AG/N/GBR/3 United Kingdom 2021
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable…
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Promoting Trees Outside Woodlands (Shared…
Promoting Trees Outside Woodlands (Shared Outcomes Fund project): Annex 2, paragraph 2(a): "research, including general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products".
Promoting Trees Outside Woodlands is a GBP 2.5 million research project to investigate the most beneficial and cost-effective approaches to encouraging more trees across the landscape, information which will increase the positive impact of current and future grant schemes. Pilot studies will take place under this project to investigate the effectiveness of different methods, to include planting or encouraging trees on agricultural land (e.g. hedgerow trees).
Environment related objective
To encourage planting of more trees on agricultural land
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Promoting Trees Outside Woodlands (Shared Outcomes Fund project): Annex 2, paragraph 2(a): "research, including general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products".
Promoting Trees Outside Woodlands is a GBP 2.5 million research project to investigate the most beneficial and cost-effective approaches to encouraging more trees across the landscape, information which will increase the positive impact of current and future grant schemes. Pilot studies will take place under this project to investigate the effectiveness of different methods, to include planting or encouraging trees on agricultural land (e.g. hedgerow trees).
Woodlands
Type of measure
Funding
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of application: The project will have concluded by April 2023.
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Agriculture G/AG/N/GBR/3 United Kingdom 2021
Air pollution reduction, Natural resources…
Air pollution reduction, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Countryside Stewardship scheme: Countryside…
Countryside Stewardship scheme:
Countryside Stewardship is an agri-environment, forestry and woodland scheme which provides funding for farmers and other land managers to make environmental improvements through activities such as: conserving and restoring wildlife habitats; managing flood risk; creating and managing woodland; reducing water pollution and encouraging education access by hosting school visits.
This scheme is a modification to the Countryside Stewardship scheme, which was notified as green box to the WTO in 2020 in document G/AG/N/GBR/1. The scheme will continue to be delivered through a publicly-funded government environmental programme and funding will only be awarded to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and wider conditions set out in this programme, in line with paragraphs 1 and 12(a) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture (...)
Environment related objective
To make environmental improvements through activities such as: conserving and restoring wildlife habitats; managing flood risk; creating and managing woodland; reducing water pollution. • From February, improving air quality will become a scheme objective. Two new capital funding activities will be introduced to reduce ammonia emissions and some existing funding activities may be applied for based on their air quality benefits
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countryside Stewardship scheme:
Countryside Stewardship is an agri-environment, forestry and woodland scheme which provides funding for farmers and other land managers to make environmental improvements through activities such as: conserving and restoring wildlife habitats; managing flood risk; creating and managing woodland; reducing water pollution and encouraging education access by hosting school visits.
This scheme is a modification to the Countryside Stewardship scheme, which was notified as green box to the WTO in 2020 in document G/AG/N/GBR/1. The scheme will continue to be delivered through a publicly-funded government environmental programme and funding will only be awarded to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and wider conditions set out in this programme, in line with paragraphs 1 and 12(a) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture (...)
Agri-environment, forestry and woodlands
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of application: From 2021 until 2044: all funding decisions will be made, and beneficiaries chosen by 2024, with payments being made to beneficiaries until 2044.
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Forest
Green
Pollution
Water
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/GBR/3 United Kingdom 2021 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund …
Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF): (...) The aim of the fund is to support the development of projects that can support delivery of one or more natural environmental outcomes from the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and have the ability to generate revenues from ecosystem services in order to attract and repay investment. The aim is to increase the financing options available for natural environment projects. (...)
Environment related objective
To support the development of projects that can support delivery of one or more natural environmental outcomes from the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF): (...) The aim of the fund is to support the development of projects that can support delivery of one or more natural environmental outcomes from the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and have the ability to generate revenues from ecosystem services in order to attract and repay investment. The aim is to increase the financing options available for natural environment projects. (...)
Natural environment projects
Type of measure
Investments and grants
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of application: The NEIRF will run for 3 years ending in March 2024
Keywords
Eco
Environment
Natural resources
Agriculture G/AG/N/GBR/5 United Kingdom 2021
Natural resources conservation, Other…
Natural resources conservation, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Other
Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme: The…
Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme: The aim of the programme is to support the development of projects that will deliver for one or more nature, climate, people and place-based outcomes in Protected Landscapes, as part of the Government’s commitments in the 25-year Environment Plan, Net Zero and 30x30. The territorial extent of this programme is England only.
This three-year programme is designed to deliver support for conservation, recreation and to enhance natural beauty in protected landscapes across England (...)
Environment related objective
To support the development of projects that will deliver for one or more nature, climate, people and place-based outcomes in Protected Landscapes, as part of the Government’s commitments in the 25-year Environment Plan, Net Zero and 30x30
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme: The aim of the programme is to support the development of projects that will deliver for one or more nature, climate, people and place-based outcomes in Protected Landscapes, as part of the Government’s commitments in the 25-year Environment Plan, Net Zero and 30x30. The territorial extent of this programme is England only.
This three-year programme is designed to deliver support for conservation, recreation and to enhance natural beauty in protected landscapes across England (...)
Protected landscape
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of application: The programme is expected to conclude by June 2024
Keywords
Climate
Conservation
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/GBR/5 United Kingdom 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Annual Defra Grant to the National Federation of…
Annual Defra Grant to the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs 2021/22: (...)
4. Agriculture and Rural Issues conference 21/22: this conference will provide an opportunity for young farmers to debate national policy and have a positive influence on the rural and agricultural agenda. It will also aim to raise awareness amongst NFYFC members of Defra’s objectives and work in delivering environmental and land management policy, reducing climate change impacts and improving farming productivity.
Environment related objective
Delivering environmental and land management policy, reducing climate change impacts and improving farming productivity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Annual Defra Grant to the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs 2021/22: (...)
4. Agriculture and Rural Issues conference 21/22: this conference will provide an opportunity for young farmers to debate national policy and have a positive influence on the rural and agricultural agenda. It will also aim to raise awareness amongst NFYFC members of Defra’s objectives and work in delivering environmental and land management policy, reducing climate change impacts and improving farming productivity.
Farmers
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of application: 5 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/GBR/5 United Kingdom 2021
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Future Farming and Countryside Programme Tree…
Future Farming and Countryside Programme Tree Health Pilot
Environment related objective
To protect trees and woodlands from threats of pest and disease, and to support woodland management to restock trees that have been felled as part of managing pest and disease burdens
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Future Farming and Countryside Programme Tree Health Pilot
Trees and woodlands
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of application: The scheme will open for applications in August 2021 and schemes will be taken forward from October 2021. The final payments will be made in 2024/2025, with the scheme set to conclude in 2025
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/GBR/1 United Kingdom 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 of 9 December…
Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Environment related objective
To protect species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Species of wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing since December 1996
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/GBR/1 United Kingdom 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006 of 4 May…
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006 of 4 May 2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Environment related objective
To protect species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006 of 4 May 2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Species of wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On going since May 2006
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/GBR/1 United Kingdom 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Other
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 792…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 792/2012 of 23 August 2012 laying down rules for the design of permits, certificates and other documents provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006.
Environment related objective
To protect species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 792/2012 of 23 August 2012 laying down rules for the design of permits, certificates and other documents provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006.
Species of wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Import permits; Import certificates
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing since August 2012
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/GBR/1 United Kingdom 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2019…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1587 of 24 September 2019 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Environment related objective
To protect species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1587 of 24 September 2019 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing since September 2019
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife