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Defra’s Higher Tier of Countryside Stewardship program offers multi-year management options and capital items for the most environmentally important sites, including commons and woodlands. In this guide, we'll walk you through the application process and provide updates on the current status of applications.
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The UK government has launched a significant new fund aimed at creating and restoring natural habitats on a large scale. With a budget of £25 million, the Species Survival Fund aims to halt the decline of various species and support the government's key target of species conservation.
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Hedgerows are an essential part of the English countryside. To help safeguard the hedgerows we currently have and promote their growth, Defra have launched a new consultation that focuses on establishing effective and proportionate regulations to protect them.
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The latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Handbook has been released, providing comprehensive information about the scheme's rules and the actions it will pay for. This blog aims to summarise the key details.
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On 11 June, the Bisterne Estate held its annual Open Farm Sunday, welcoming around 1,300 visitors to learn about the estate’s activities over the last year. A tractor ride transported visitors around the farm to a dairy tour and a woodland walk featuring stalls and demonstrations from different trades. From beekeeping to fly-fishing and gun dog demonstrations, there was a lot to get involved in and learn about. Venison sausages and pheasant tasters from the BBQ stand were well received by many, and left people wanting more!
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Boots and sunnies on, sandwiches packed, clipboards at the ready… GWCT’s Advisors are out and about and busier than ever with biodiversity audits!
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“Good commercial farming can work hand in hand with nature”, reiterated The Earl of Caithness, as he challenged the idea of designating wild belts, the subject of an amendment to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
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