Did you know, if you're a farmer or land manager on a protected site, you may be eligible for funding to improve it.
The FIPL grant is part of Defra's Agricultural Transition Plan and covers National Landscapes (formerly labelled Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), National Parks and The Broads.
You can apply for funding for any project that:
supports nature recovery.
mitigates the impacts of climate change.
provides opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and understand the landscape and its cultural heritage.
protects or improves the quality and character of the landscape or place.
The grant is currently set to stay open until March 2026.
Defra advises anyone thinking of applying through FIPL to discuss your project with your local Protect Landscape Body. A full list of these can be found on the gov.uk website, along with all the details of the FIPL grant and how to apply.