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<p>In the Net Zero Growth Plan (published 30 March 2023) and the Environmental Improvement
Plan (published 31 January 2023) the Government has set out how its environment land
management schemes will contribute to the reduction in carbon emissions and delivering
against the ambitious environmental goals.</p><p> </p><p>The Sustainable Farming Incentive
(SFI), Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery are key interventions through
which the government will support farmers and land managers to deliver on ambitions.
A detailed programme of monitoring and modelling supports the design of these interventions
and their respective contributions to a range of objectives for the environment and
climate.</p><p> </p><p>The SFI will reduce the requirement for fertilisers by incentivising
herbal lays or legume mixes. Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery are anticipated
to provide large carbon sequestration opportunities through tree planting, peatland
restoration and agroforestry as well as continuing to offer capital grants that improve
slurry storage all of which will deliver for the fifth carbon budget.</p><p> </p><p>The
SFI, Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery are designed to support delivering
the goals within the Environmental Improvement Plan. As set out in March 2023, this
will include contributions to thriving plants and wildlife, clean air, clean and plentiful
water, using resources from nature sustainably, mitigating and adapting to climate
change, and enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment.</p><p>
</p><p>As the environment land management schemes continue to be implemented the Government
is undertaking ongoing research and analysis to quantify and refine the impacts these
interventions are making and how they are delivering against the goals of the Environment
Improvement Plan.</p>
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