{
"name":"AgriculturalAreaOffices",
"title":"AgriculturalAreaOffices",
"type":"Map Service",
"typeKeywords":["ArcGIS Server","Service","Map Service"],
"description":"<div style='text-align:Left;font-size:12pt'><p><span>Agricultural Area Offices in Scotland, managed by the <\/span><a href='https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/' style='text-decoration:underline;'><span>Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID)<\/span><\/a><span>, deliver frontline services for the Scottish Government. They process funding applications, conduct land/livestock inspections, manage land mapping data, and provide advice to support sustainable farming and rural businesses. Key activities include:<\/span><\/p><p><span /><\/p><p><span>Funding &amp; Support: Processing payments, grants, and subsidies, including the Basic Payment Scheme, Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), and Forestry Grant Scheme.<\/span><\/p><p><span /><\/p><p><span>Inspections &amp; Compliance: Inspecting livestock and land to ensure compliance with cross-compliance regulations.<\/span><\/p><p><span /><\/p><p><span>Land Management &amp; Data: Managing the Land Parcel Information System (LPIS), updating agricultural maps, and handling land transfer applications.<\/span><\/p><p><span /><\/p><p><span>Environmental Protection: Assessing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for agricultural projects, such as improving uncultivated land.<\/span><\/p><p><span /><\/p><p><span>Advice &amp; Guidance: Providing direct support to farmers and crofters regarding sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.<\/span><\/p><\/div>",
"extent":[[-438513.8686013768,914349.8686013768],[495750.3646799994,1254803.9351199998]],

"url":"https://maps.data.gov.scot/arcgis/rest/services/AgriculturalAreaOffices/MapServer"
}