Natural England - Entry Level Stewardship Online

Entry Level Stewardship Online

ELS Online is a quick and easy way of applying for Entry Level Stewardship or Uplands Entry Level Stewardship on your computer. This is a secure process that can be used by individual applicants/agents and third parties submitting applications on behalf of their clients.

Applying for ELS/UELS using our online service has many advantages:

  • It cuts down the time and effort to make an application.

  • The user friendly software contains time-saving devices, such as the boundary measurement tool, the automatic points calculator and scribble map facility.

  • Option ‘toggle on/off’ function provides a quick and easy way to identify different possible ways to construct your application to reach your points target.

  • Our online team can provide dedicated customer support.

  • There is no limit to the number of online applications you can submit or work on - useful if you are an agent.

  • If you are an agent, you can complete the application on a PC with your customer.

Important note: The ELS Online system provides indicative measurements and is not intended to be a substitute for on-site measurement.  All measurements should be verified in the field prior to submitting an application.

For help, and information making your first online application, call 0300 060 3934 or e-mail:els.online@naturalengland.org.uk

ELS Handbook (3rd Edition)external link

Go to ELS Onlineexternal link to make an online application now.

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New home for Government online services for farmers

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Business Linkexternal link is the new home for Government online services to the farming industry, replacing the existing Whole Farm Approach portal. It gives access to services such as RPA Online, ELS Online and Defra Farm Surveys and Assessments.