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Farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes can now apply for funding from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme until March 2026.
The programme offers grants for projects in National Parks and National Landscapes (previously called Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
These grants support projects that:
Continued commitment to rural economies and the environment
The FiPL programme has been extended with an additional £30 million of funding.
FiPL helps farmers manage protected landscapes, support rural economies, and protect the environment for future generations.
So far, FiPL has engaged over 7,000 farmers and land managers, funding more than 4,600 projects.
Feedback from participants has been encouraging:
In line with our commitment in the Environmental Improvement Plan, we will continue to learn from FiPL in the development of our environmental land management schemes in protected landscapes.
This is just a reminder that the hedgerow management regulations stipulate that there should be no cutting/trimming from 1st March to 31st August.
Your Soil, Your Future! The Farmer Network in collaboration with LANSS is to deliver three skills events in February and March, kindly funded by Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL). These events aim to inform and upskill young people working in the land and nature sector in FiPL areas
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Applications open on Monday 27 January at 9am. Grant Amount: £400 per farming household. Eligibility: Open to those who live and farm in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, whether you’re a working or non-working farming person.
