New landscape investment to deliver local benefits for climate, nature, people and place

A 3-year Defra funded programme for farmers and land managers in Protected Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks) in England has been launched.

Here in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), over £700,000 is available to distribute this year to projects linked to farming that can demonstrate benefits to climate, nature, people and place.

The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership is supporting farmers and land managers to apply for grants to carry out projects that support nature recovery, mitigate the impacts of climate change, provide opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and understand the landscape and cultural heritage, or support nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses.

The programme is open to farmers and land managers (including from the private, public and charity sector) with land within the Shropshire Hills AONB.

Protected Landscapes are special areas and need to be managed, enhanced and protected while also supporting the farmers and communities who work within them and the wider local economy.

Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to look at project opportunities on their holdings and to get in touch with the Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership to discuss them.

Farming in Protected Landscapes Adviser, Alison Jones, will be able to offer advice, help with the development of projects and guide individuals through the application process. 

Further information is available on our website at

https://www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk/help-to-look-after/farming-in-protected-landscapes

To contact Alison Jones please email alison.m.jones@shropshire.gov.uk or telephone 01743 254745.