A SEMINAR has been organised to explain and answer questions about the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.

This event is to help you plan Countryside Stewardship field margin schemes and get the most from your scheme. It is aimed at farmers, agronomists, land agents and conservation advisers. Speakers for the event will include representatives from the Central Science Laboratory, ADAS and DEFRA.

The venue is Ryedale House, Old Maltongate, Malton, on Thursday February 28, 10am-1.30pm. A buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided.

The event is free of charge, but you need to book in advance. Please contact: Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SL; tel: (01609) 783632; e-mail karen.stanley@fwag.org.uk. Or you can contact Ryedale District Council, Ryedale House, Malton, N Yorkshire YO17 7HH; tel: (01653) 600666 (ext 333); e-mail martin.hammond@ryedale.gov.uk

Updated: 09:11 Thursday, January 31, 2002