The Defra-funded Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is managed in the North Pennines by the North Pennines AONB Partnership. In this webinar we will explain what the programme can support, how it will work and how you can apply.

The fund runs until March 2024 and is part of Defra’s Agricultural Transition Plan. It has been developed by Defra with the support of AONB and National Park staff from across the country.

The programme will provide funding to farmers and land managers (and others working with them), for projects that support nature recovery, mitigate the impacts of climate change, provide opportunities for people to engage with the landscape and cultural heritage, or support nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses.

We want to encourage strong applications from the North Pennines farming and land management community, so please join us at this webinar to find out more. In the meantime you can visit https://northpennines.org.uk/what_we_do/farming-in-protected-landscapes/ 

This is a free event for farmers, land managers, and other potential applicants.

The panel will be:

• Tom Vickers, Glenwhelt – Weardale farmer and Farming in Protected Landscapes panel member
• Greg Braithwaite, Slakes Farm – Eden Valley farmer and grant recipient
• Will Emmerson, Landieu– Weardale farmer and grant recipient

Also on the panel for questions:

• Nic Renison, Cannerheugh – Eden Valley farmer and panel member
• Cat Kilner and Adam Millington, Farming in Protected Landscapes Officers, AONB Partnership
• Sarah Tooze – AONB Partnership Biodiversity Lead

Please register on Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pf0XHnG2S6OVpyeKhP-nrw

If you have any issues with joining the webinar please contact aimee@northpenninesaonb.org.uk