Can I combine SFI with Countryside Stewardship?

In many cases, yes — but it depends on the specific actions and land involved, and whether stacking is permitted for that combination. GOV.UK’s online application system checks this at the point of application.

If you have a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier legacy agreement, many are being transitioned to SFI26 rather than run in parallel — check your agreement’s renewal terms. Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier is a separate, higher-value scheme aimed at more complex environmental land management, generally for larger or more sensitive sites than SFI covers.