Conveying The Benefits Of Biodiversity To Farmers and Crofters • 1. Highlight the funding for a variety of different management options 2. Highlight capital payment options that can improve profitability 3. Limited interference with traditional farming practice 4. Being involved raises farmers and crofters profile
Previous Environmental Schemes since early 80’s ESA Environmentally sensitive areas • CPS Countryside premium scheme • RSS Rural stewardship scheme • RP Rural Priorities • AECS Agri environment climate • scheme
Times have changed. The early years
Little interference
Lack Of Understanding
Lack Of Understanding
Lack Of Understanding
Recognition
Selection of on Farm Animals Red Squirrels Hen Harriers Otters Wood Peckers Owls Stoats Deer Hedge Hogs Sparrow Hawks Hares Rabbits Oyster Catchers Buzzards Frogs Beavers Lapwings
Next Generation
Ideal Biodiversity
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