Natural England application information: Supplementary forms for Environmental Stewardship (agent authorisation, common land and shared grazing, derogation) can be found at: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/forms/default.aspx
For details of ELS online go to: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/els/online/default.aspx
Mapping software that may be helpful in measuring areas and lengths is available at: www.magic.gov.uk
Other Natural England sources of information: Details of ELS advice events can be obtained from: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/landmanagementadvice/events/default.aspx
Advice about wildlife management and licensing is available at: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/default.aspx
A guidance note on Environmental Stewardship for heritage properties designated under the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (Natural England 2011) is available at: publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/35042
Details of the Natural England complaints procedure can be found at: www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/contact_us/complaints.aspx
Further information on Public Rights of Way, including the duties of landowners and occupiers of land, can be found at: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/places/rightsofway/default.aspx
Advice on the management of hedgerows and hedgerow trees (including The Hedgerow Management Cycle & Scale) is available through the Natural England publications catalogue: publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/39004?category=9006
A wide range of information, including bird distribution maps can be found at: www.natureonthemap.org.uk
The Heather and Grass Burning Code can be downloaded from: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/burning/default.aspx
Details about the Catchment Sensitive Farming programme can be found at: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/csf/default.aspx
External sources of information: Information about NDPBs and other public bodies can be found at: www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/resources/information-on-public-bodies
Information on Felling licences including the booklet Tree Felling - getting permission is available at: www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6DFK86
Code of Good Agricultural Practice can be found at: www.defra.gov.uk/publications/2011/06/16/pb13558-cogap
Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting in England and Wales can be found at: finds.org.uk/getinvolved/guides/codeofpractice
Information about archaeological features on your farm can be obtained from your local Historic Environment Record (HER) at: www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/CHR
A leaflet entitled Farming the Historic Landscape: Entry Level Stewardship is available at: www.helm.org.uk
Rural Payment Agency’s (RPA’s) Customer Service Centre Customer Service Centre Rural Payments Agency PO Box 1058 Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 4YQ Tel: 0845 603 7777 Email: csc@rpa.gsi.gov.uk
Full details about cross compliance can be found on the RPA website at: www.rpa.gov.uk/crosscompliance
In addition, the Farming Advice Service provides advice on cross compliance and other subjects to help you improve the economic and environmental performance of your farm: www.defra.gov.uk/farming-advice
Single Payment Scheme Handbook and supplements: rpa.defra.gov.uk/rpa/index.nsf/home