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Farming in Protected Landscapes programme webinar for farmers and land managers
You may have heard about the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, launched by Defra in July this year and running until March 2024. Under it, farmers and land managers who work in (or next to) Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks can apply for funding for projects that: – Support nature recovery– Mitigate…
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Opportunities to join our team!
We’re pleased to announce that we have two new roles available to join our team to help deliver the exciting new Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, funded by DEFRA. To apply for either of the following roles, or to view job descriptions, simply use the following links: Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme Officer role Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme…
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AONB newspapers are back!
The 2021-22 editions of the AONB newspapers are available to pick-up for free now at hundreds of locations across both Coast & Heaths AONB and Dedham Vale AONB & Stour Valley Project area. This year’s newspaper has a focus on health and wellbeing, with a feature from Suffolk Mind. The newspapers are packed full of AONB-related content, including: – Walking guides– Project updates– Visitor information– Volunteering and…
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Free Swift Walk and Talk Events and Volunteering
As part of the Leiston Loves Swifts Project, come along and learn about the incredible lives of swifts and see them in action! Your chance too to put your name down for free swift boxes and callers. 1. Leiston – Wednesday 30th June – 7pm – Meet outside the Long Shop Museum / Engineers Arms…
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More than £30,000 awarded to sustainable community projects helping people to enjoy and improve their local environment
Fifteen community projects in Suffolk have been awarded more than £30,000 combined in funding through two Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) grants. Since 2012, EDF has granted more than £300,000 to community projects through the Amenity and Accessibility Fund. Galloper Wind Farm has granted a further £77,000 to community projects over the past six…