Isle of Wight farmers and landowners in protected landscapes can apply for a new Government grant scheme.
Set up by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme gives financial support to those that live and work in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
It's hoped the money will allow them carry out projects that encourage 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 will run from July 2021 to March 2024, and will be administered by the Isle of Wight AONB team.
Richard Grogan, Lead Officer for the Isle of Wight AONB, said:
"The farming community has an important role in keeping the countryside of the Isle of Wight as an attractive as well as a productive landscape.
"We are pleased to help support this initiative and invite farmers and landowners in the Isle of Wight AONB to consider applying."
The programme will fund one-off projects covering the above areas of work.
Sam Biles, Farming and Landowning representative on the Isle of Wight AONB Steering Group said:
"Post Brexit the financial support system in the UK is changing.
"Farmers and landowners are embracing ways of delivering benefits and maintaining farm incomes. The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is an important way of doing this within the Island’s AONB. and we are looking forward to receiving quality applications which will benefit both the farming community and the AONB.’
The programme is part of Defra’s Agricultural Transition Plan, and has been developed by Defra with the support of AONB and National Park staff from across the country.
Those interested will be able to apply here - https://www.wightaonb.org.uk/.
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