New AONB fund needs to be flexible for farmers, NFU says
27 June 2021 |
The programme is open to all farmers and land managers in a National Park or AONB
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme needs to be simple and flexible as agriculture is the heart of all activity in such areas, the NFU has said.
The government has published new proposals to create and improve protected landscapes across England.
The plans include funding to support farmers in projects such as improving public access, creating ponds and reducing carbon emissions and plastic use on farms.
Meanwhile, two of England’s most iconic landscapes are being considered to become new Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), alongside extensions to the Surrey Hills and Chilterns AONBs.
Defra grants available to help improve protected landscapes
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