Forestry
Act now in response to drought, warns Environment Agency
New report warns drought could spread to more areas of the country if dry weather continues Water companies and farmers, as well as businesses and…
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DEFRA announces new rural economy grant
DEFRA have announced the new Rural Economy Grant (REG) which provides funding to enable significant "game changing" transformational performance in…
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New woodland creation options in Nothern Isles
Land owners and managers across the Northern Isles are urged to take advantage of a new Scottish Government grant that aims to boost efforts to…
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Nature Improvement Areas must not stifle development
The CLA has welcomed the 12 Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) announced today by Defra, while stressing the plans to create new havens for wildlife and…
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High Demand for forestry commission starter farms
New entrants to farming appear eager to take up Forestry Commission Scotland’s opportunity to lease part-time ’starter farm’ units on the National…
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Projects to safeguard UK countryside receive new funding
The Prince’s Countryside Fund awards ’422,000 to 15 new rural projects Initiatives to save village shops and support the UK’s next generation of…
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Organisations help preserve ancient Welsh woodland
The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has teamed up with the Environment Agency…
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Rainforest Alliance spices up sustainability with new standard
With its proven track record, international conservation organisation, the Rainforest Alliance was chosen by the Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI)…
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Forestry boost for new entrants to farming
New entrants to farming are being offered the chance to lease part-time ’starter farm’ units on the National Forest Estate as part of a new pilot…
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Next generation meets with Paice to discuss future
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, Jim Paice, will meet with the NFU’s Next Generation Policy Forum today to support the crucial role…
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