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For further information about the project, to arrange
a farm visit or discuss farm grants, contact:
The Meres and Mosses is a wetland
landscape area covering parts of
Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and
north Wales, whose distinctive features
were formed during the last Ice Age.
The sum of these important habitats and
their distinctive wildlife has created an
internationally important and richly
diverse landscape.
The Partnership is managing a Government
funded Nature Improvement Area (green
boundary on map) and a Heritage Lottery
Landscape Partnership (yellow boundary
on map), working to restore, conserve and
enhance this distinctive landscape.
This programme has been supported by HLF,
Defra, DCLG, Environment Agency, Forestry
Commission and Natural England.
Lizzie Walker, Farm Adviser
01743 284 291
[email protected]
c/o Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate,
Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH
LANDSCAPE
One shared vision
Working with and
supporting land managers
to deliver an improved
wetland environment.
To find out more about Wetland and Habitat
Management contact:
Matt Jones, Wetlands Restoration Officer
01743 284 285
[email protected]
www.themeresandmosses.co.uk
Farm Grants
& Advice
in the Meres and Mosses
Farm Grants in the
Meres & Mosses
Through the Partnership, Farm Grants
of approximately £1,000 are available,
supporting practical activities that will
improve water quality, wildlife habitats
and the wider landscape.
What types of projects can
receive support?
•Projects that conserve or restore on-farm habitats. Examples include wet areas, ponds, hedgerows and hedgerow trees.
•Projects that tackle pollution on the farm (that potentially affect the wider environment).
•Projects that welcome visitors onto the farm and help local people better understand modern farming.
•Specialist advice from a consultant, or training on issues affecting the farm environment.
Who can apply?
The grant is available within the green
shaded area on the map (see reverse).
Eligibility will be determined by project staff,
guided by the wider aims and objectives of
the partnership programme.
How much grant is available?
The amount of grant is flexible based on
the project. However, the applicant must
contribute, either financially or in-kind, a
minimum of 35% of the project cost.
A farm visit will be required prior to application.
Find out more at www.themeresandmosses.co.uk
Advice and Support
for Land Managers
The project provides site-specific farm
advice, supporting positive action by
farmers and landowners.
Farm advice
Wetland and Habitat Management
•Advice on nutrient and farm waste management and devising whole farm
nutrient plans
•On-farm advice on the management
and restoration of wetland and other
farmland habitats
•Guidance on soil management
•Advice on the creation of wetland habitats
and water management features
•Help with agri-environment scheme applications, and on-going support with the implementation of scheme options
•Information on other initiatives –
e.g. Campaign for the Farmed Environment
•Administration of the ‘Meres & Mosses
Farm Grant’
•Support for the development and diversification of farm businesses
•Training opportunities
•Water level management recommendations
•Practical assistance in the planning and delivery of projects on the ground (including drawing up designs and specifications, obtaining consents, and working with
contractors)
•Help with agri-environment scheme applications, and ongoing support with the implementation of scheme options
•Funding, or help in indentifying funding opportunities, to contribute to project costs