All the projects we have funded and the total cost is here. This document was last updated on 27th July 2026. If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential project, please email Penny and Nick at FiPL@mendiphills-nl.org.uk or get in touch with us via the contacts page.
A selection of Case Studies from farmers across the Mendip Hills who are delivering projects to benefit nature recovery, mitigate against climate change, improve public access or engagement, or enhance the unique character of the National Landscape. These projects have been delivered through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, by farmers and landowners working with the Mendip Hills National Landscape Service to deliver public goods, and support resilient, sustainable, nature-friendly farms.
Training the Next Generation of Hedgelayers
Project: Funding for a group of young people from Weston College to learn the craft of hedgelaying at Batch Farm. Three students showed exceptional aptitude and enthusiasm, prompting the landowner to apply for additional FiPL funding. This enabled them to purchase PPE and tools, undertake three formal training days and enter the Wrington and Burrington hedgelaying competition in March.
The project has created three trained hedgelayers who are keen to continue developing their skills, mentor others and potentially undertake apprenticeships or employment in this vital countryside craft.
FiPL Themes: Nature-Climate-People-Place
Grant awarded: £3,778 + £863 (additional funding for hedgelaying competition)
Eastwater Drove Restoration
Project: This ancient drove in Priddy used to be almost impassable for some of the year due to deep, muddy puddles that collect during winter due to lack of drainage. The work undertaken was to remove the top layer of mud, fill in the holes with stone, bring the pathway up to the same level as the original stone path, and dig drainage channels to collect runoff from surrounding fields then divert it to the other side of the drove. The path is now suitable for all users and is already being put to good use by these Shetland ponies. The Priddy Environmental Working Group ran this project and have undertaken to maintain the path and keep overgrowing vegetation at bay into the future.
FiPL Themes: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded: £7,500
Improving Conservation Grazing Infrastructure at Nempnett Pastures
Project: The purchase and installation of a new water tank, pump, 3km of underground pipes and micro trough drinkers has enabled a transition to conservation grazing at Nempnett Pastures, a regenerative farm committed to high animal welfare standards and nature recovery. Micro troughs are connected to water hydrants placed at strategic points through the field that can be easily re-connected when cattle are moved. The troughs work using a valve that is activated by cattle pressing down on a plate as they drink. Because the trough holds a very low volume of water and can be refilled instantly, the surrounding ground conditions remain dry, vastly reducing poaching, water waste and runoff. Targeted grazing by moving cattle frequently greatly improves biodiversity, soil structure and root development and is also great for livestock health.
FiPL Themes: Climate – Nature – Place
Grant awarded: £15,548
Historic Monument Protection and Conservation
Project: Nest boxes for barn and tawny owl and kestrel have been put up in Shipham in woodland bordering the West Mendip Way, along with 20 more bird boxes as part of this project supporting the management of the land for conservation. This fascinating site is classed as a scheduled monument for its preserved calamine mining features, and fencing for selective grazing by sheep will help restore the neighbouring species rich grassland and prevent scrub encroachment across the monument.
Another achievement of this project is the planting of native trees and fruit trees in small clusters which will act as focal points for natural woodland regeneration, attracting seed dispersers like birds and animals, which help spread seeds to the surrounding area.
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – Climate – People -Place
Grant awarded – £4,550.99
Hazel Manor Northern Escarpment Access Restoration & Upgrade
Project: Yeo Valley Farms has resurfaced 2km of the Hazel Manor path along the northern escarpment that links Compton Combe and Green Lane, making it multi-user accessible. The path is part of the new Yeo Valley way, an 8km circular route above Compton Martin with gorgeous views of Chew Valley Lake, and connects to other paths that have been part funded by FiPL. The old pack horse trail and the connecting green lane corridors along with Ubley Drove and Leaze lane are of significant cultural heritage to the Mendip Hills Natural Landscape. They would have been used by slow moving pack horses which were the major transporters of commodities such as minerals from the Mendip mines and wool for export from the North Somerset Coast and by farm carts carrying food to markets, train stations, local villages and towns and by drovers driving sheep and cattle to hilltop fairs such as Priddy Fair.
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – People – Place
Grant awarded – £23,614
Waldegrave Farm Access Improvements
Project: 5 gates and stiles have been replaced in the area around Priddy Nine Barrows and Ashen Hill Barrow Cemeteries to comply with current equality and disability standards. The barrows, which date from the Bronze Age, are designated as ancient monuments and are believed to be related to the Priddy Circles, a series of Neolithic earthwork enclosures nearby. Accessibility has been improved for all path users, the gates are safer for the cows and sheep grazing the fields, and new interpretation panels and signage have been put up to provide information about the land management, heritage and biodiversity of the site, notably the presence of skylarks, one of our champion species.
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £4961
Dolebury Camp: Defence Through the Ages
Project: The preservation of Dolebury Camp Iron Age hillfort by addressing the encroachment of scrub and vegetation that has been threatening the integrity of its features. Work to remove the scrub covering the northern ramparts using brush cutters and a robo-flail is complete, and the addition of cows wearing NoFence collars will allow the National Trust to manage subsequent regrowth by grazing this area more intensively. The project will also share the site’s significance with a broader audience by partnering with Weston-Super-Mare Museum to create immersive 360-degree virtual reality tours, allowing people to explore the hillfort’s history and significance from anywhere, as part of the National Trust’s ‘Defence through the Ages’
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – People – Place
Grant awarded – £29,000
Crook Peak Greater Grasslands
Project: The restoration of species rich limestone grassland on Crook peak and Barton Hill nature reserve will benefit three of the National Landscape’s Champion Species; the adder, small pearl-bordered fritillary and greater horseshoe bat. A variety of habitat creation and management has been carried out by the National Trust to maintain the characteristic grassland, which is also home to other rare species such as the Cheddar Pink and Somerset Hair Grass. Ponies have been introduced to help control the coarser grasses and woody scrub, for which a new handling pen was funded. Cotoneaster has been controlled on the south facing slopes, scrub controlled with a roboflail, and hedgerows gapped up around the site.
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – Climate – People
Grant awarded – ££27,714.53
Gorge Walk Restoration
The improvement to the Cheddar Gorge stretch of path from Black Rock to Piney Sleights is one of our Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) funded projects, carried out by the National Trust. Work has been taking place over the winter, and with it nearly complete we went for a visit to check it out. The path, which previously traversed slippery rocks and was hazardous for walkers, has now been levelled and made a lot safer and more accessible for visitors to enjoy the beautiful views. It looks new at the moment but it will quickly settle into the landscape, over time preventing further erosion and keeping the route safer for many years to come.
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £48,610
Townsend Pool restoration
Project: The Priddy Parish environmental working group has restored Townsend Pool on the outskirts of Priddy. The pond has been excavated and clay lined and will be replanted with native marginal sedge and rush to kickstart the recolonisation of the pond with aquatic life. The area has populations of great crested newt, and the restoration of this pond will add to the network of existing ponds in the area, making it easier for this protected species to survive. Priddy is also an important location for bats, which will also benefit from a source of water and invertebrates. This project has been carried out by volunteers, who will continue to monitor and maintain the site into the future with help from RAGS, the Reptile and Amphibian group for Somerset.
Farming in Protected in Landscapes outcome: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £4,999
Nempnett Pastures – Nempnett Thrubwell Parish
Project: Nempnett Pastures focuses on producing high quality nutrient dense food using regenerative farming practices that enhance the environment rather than deplete it.
The project aims to enhance the farm’s environmental sustainability and educational outreach through several key activities, including tree planting, installing underground water pipes to support mob grazing management. building educational facilities and buying a bale unroller.
One of the activities funded was an Environmental Outcome Variation survey (EOV), a comprehensive survey of the soil health, the existing flora and fauna and the local ecosystem. This survey has helped them to understand the effectiveness of their sustainable farming practices and will guide future land management decisions.
FiPL outcomes: Nature – Climate – People -Place
Grant awarded – £21,449.20
Project in progress
Habitat management for Mendip Dormice Phase 2
Project: The hazel dormouse is one of the Mendip Hills’ Champion Species and is regularly monitored as part of the national dormouse monitoring program. There has been a distinct decline in numbers over the last decade, echoing the decline recorded on a national level.
Somerset Wildlife Trust, in partnership with local farmers, Longleat Estate, PTES and Avon Wildlife Trust are leading an ambitious project to stop the decline of hazel dormice by improving habitat quality and connectivity in historically important hotspots for dormice in Mendip. The project will also improve understanding of where remnant populations remain and will increase awareness of the value of habitat corridors and woodland management for a range of wildlife.
Some of the activities being funded are ride widening to create linear corridors of scrubby habitat, hedgerow planting, deer fencing, selective coppicing, footprint tunnel surveys and training days.
FiPL outcomes: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £32,539.40
A Patch Wilder, Shipham Parish
Project: Restoration of three permanent grassland fields to species-rich meadows. Lillypool Farm is a 6-hectare site of calcareous grassland and woodland that is managed for biodiversity. This project is restoring species-rich meadows by using a power scythe for cut-and-remove meadow management. This will enhance the biodiversity of the grassland, which includes rare species such as adders, black oil beetles, and small blue butterflies. The cut grass is removed, reducing soil nutrients and promoting wildflower growth.
Wildflower meadows have wide-ranging benefits including boosting invertebrate populations, water retention and improved soil health.
The owners are showcasing the project during educational visits which are also being funded by FiPL.
FiPL outcomes: Climate – Nature – People – Place
Grant awarded – £4745
Ebbor Grove Farm, Priddy Parish
Project: When the owners arrived at Ebbor Grove farm the soil was in poor condition. They started holistic planned grazing, a technique which uses frequent livestock moves to encourage a more diverse landscape and healthier animals. This system requires careful planning, so an Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) was funded which provides assessments of soil health and biodiversity.
10% of the farm has now been taken out of production for scrub strips and shelter belts, in which 10,000 trees have been planted, providing many benefits for nature and their livestock. FiPL has also funded deer guards to protect the trees, infrastructure to help with grazing, and a microscope to perform faecal egg counts on their ruby red cows to reduce the need for wormers, which in turn will increase biodiversity, especially dung beetles, a key food species of greater horseshoe bats.
FiPL outcomes: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £26,631.93 over 3 projects
Yeo Valley Green Lane, Priddy Parish
Project: The restoration of the ancient drove road between Hazel Manor and Leaze Lane in order to improve access for path users on foot, cycle, horse or wheelchair. The previous public right of way had a very un-even surface, and access to the path was limited to on-foot pedestrians. The track surface has been renovated, stiles and gates replaced, and hedgerows along the path have been created or restored by gapping up and planting new standard trees to replace ash trees that are in decline.
Green lanes are typically excellent habitat corridors and are also important heritage assets. As well as being optimised for wildlife and biodiversity, this path has joined together a wider network of accessible paths in the area.
FiPL outcomes: Nature – Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £42,358.25
LandAlive Conference
Project: Sustainable Food Somerset successfully launched the first sustainable food and farming conference in the South-West in November of this year. Held over 2 days at the Bath and West Showground, the event brought together experts, speakers, practitioners and key players in regenerative farming and responsible food production to share their vision for transitioning to a more nature-friendly, localised food system in the South-West and across the UK. It was also a chance for like-minded individuals and organisations to meet, share ideas and be part of a fast-growing network of farmers, growers and producers in the region who share an interest in nutritious, affordable and sustainable food.
FiPL outcomes: Climate – People – Place
Grant awarded – £10,330 (£30,990 shared between Quantock Hills National Landscape and Exmoor National Park FiPL schemes)
Batch Farm – Shipham Parish
Project: The creation of coppice, meadow, and a woodland area for camping and forest school activities including a wooden roundhouse and compost toilet, the restoration of 2 dew ponds, planting trees, encouraging re-wilding in fenced off area, and installing wooden interpretation panels highlighting the historic environment, cultural heritage and habitat features. Young people and students have been involved in the implementation of nearly every activity from planning to completion to engender a sense of ownership, belonging and connection to the land. Engagement has been facilitated by Weston College through their Faculty of Inclusive Practice.
FiPL outcomes: Nature – Climate – People – Place
‘The Project took us out of the classroom to volunteer on a Farm and help improve the environment for other groups in the future. This is the first time I have been to a Farm and I love it.’ (Student)
Grant Awarded: £28,650.80
Somerset Wildlife Trust – Priddy Parish
Project: Following previous feasibility study, work has been undertaken to restore a 20m section of one of a series of Roman-origin dams associated with the historical lead mining works of the area. Work has been completed using hand tools, and an archaeologist has been on-site during works. Interpretation panels will also be erected on the footpath next to the restored dam following completion of the works, to share the increased understanding of the structure and function of a unique piece of roman heritage in the National Landscape.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Place – People
Grant awarded: £12924.40
Ebborways Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: A programme of tree naturalistic planting of native trees along field boundaries and corners, and sections of drystone wall restoration, will link in with other restored walls and tree copses to enhance the value of the farm for wildlife and strengthen the sense of place. Maintenance to an old pond on the holding will increase biodiversity by providing species with access to water, which is rare on top of the Mendip Plateau.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Place – Climate
Grant awarded: £3349.16
Wild Pinebeck – Shipham Parish
Project: This project focusses on the initial stages of land restoration, clearing the land and improving the suitability of the habitats to allow natural regeneration to take place. The elements included in this project relate to the reduction of dominant grasses and fertility on the grassland sites, the clearance of scrub and early stages of management in the woodland sites to encourage ground flora diversity, creation of shelter for a diverse range of species through provisioning nest boxes and basic hibernacula (created from roofing felt and brashy arisings from tree work), and encouraging participation in land management and surveys with a selection of groups and institutions.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – People – Climate
Grant awarded: £3184.00
Private Individual – Hutton Parish
Project: A project on a small holding outside Hutton to create new tall hedgerows and enhance the biodiversity of the meadow using green hay – a technique that increases the abundance of wildflowers that are unique to the area.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate – Place
Grant awarded: £6329.10
Warren Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: The creation of two large new hedgerows across open sheep pasture near the top of Cheddar Gorge. The new hedges are mixed native species selected to be able to cope in the harsh environment of the Mendip Plateau, and will also contain 25 standard trees. These hedgerows will create valuable habitat and corridors across the pasture to support the wildlife found on the farm, and will also sequester carbon from the atmosphere and create windbreaks for the livestock.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate
Grant awarded: £24746.00
Private individual – Westbury Parish
Project: The creation of a wildlife pond within an area of wildflower meadow on the slope up towards Deerleap. The two small fields on the slope are a haven for wildlife with species-rich meadows lightly grazed by sheep, large tree-filled hedges, a shelter where bats can roost, and multiple wildlife boxes to suit different species. Adding a pond that will hold water year-round will be a huge boost to the wildlife of the site and provide a vital link in the chain of ponds in the area for our rare Great Crested Newts.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate
Grant awarded: £4800.00
Higher Pitts Farm – St. Cuthbert Out Parish
Project: The purchase of a tractor-mounted bale unroller. This farm had identified that their use of conventional round feeders was causing severe poaching of the thin limestone soils where the cattle were congregating in the same places every day. The unroller allows them to spread the hay across their fields, replenishing the seed bank in the soil, and distributing their cattle across their fields. The unroller also makes the job of feeding the cattle easier and safer. Click here to watch a video of the bale unroller in action!
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate
Grant awarded: £3676.00
Holt Farms – Priddy Parish
Project: To create a new permissive, multi-user access track between Priddy and Ubley Warren Farm. Where there was currently no link from the community at Priddy North towards Charterhouse, a new permissive route has been created for use by all; walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, and those with limited mobility or visual impairments. The route is approximately 5.5km long, but relatively easygoing. It can be made into a longer journey by linking in with the extensive rights-of-way network out of Priddy, and from Velvet Bottom to Cheddar Gorge at the other end. See here for a map of the route (the route is marked in purple, please get in touch if you require an alternative).
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: People – Place – Nature
Grant awarded: £11912.50
Ubley Hill Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: Laying a historic hawthorn field divider. This hedge became neglected over past years, and was no longer a good habitat for farmland wildlife, or a good wind-break for livestock. Laying the hedge in the traditional Somerset fashion will revitalise its growth, providing space for wildlife to forage, shelter, and breed on the farm, increasing the volume of carbon sequestered from the atmosphere by the hedge, and offering shelter for livestock. Additional hedgerow standards have been planted in neighbouring hedges.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate
Grant awarded: £3574.00
Project: Following on from previous work, this project divided two larger fields of cattle pasture with new native hedgerows. These new hedges contain many standard trees, enhancing the traditional beauty of the landscape and making more space for wildlife on the farm.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate – Place
Grant awarded: £4611.44
Mendip Access Adventure Foundation – Winscombe and Sandford Parish
Project: Start-up costs for a new charitable foundation providing access to the outdoors for young people, including outdoor pursuits and land management works. The funding will allow the charity to purchase tools to allow young people to become physically involved in a range of activities such as tree planting, vegetable growing, and bee keeping. Funds also went towards the purchase of trees to establish hedgerows and add to the existing woodland boundary on their site.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: People – Nature
Grant awarded: £6135.17
Fernhill Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: A demonstration event of regenerative agricultural practices on a Mendip farm. Funding was provided for a showcase event for local farmers to attend, to demonstrate the holistic regenerative practices used by the farm, and how those practices benefit the farm, livestock, soil health, biodiversity, and the general public.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: People – Climate – Nature
Grant awarded: £2316.00
Fibre Quest event with Fernhill Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: A contribution of costs towards a public event celebrating natural fibres and wool. This event brought a new audience to the Mendip Hills National Landscape, and educated attendees on the link between natural fibres and the farming processes that produce them and shape the landscape. The event was tied in with the host farm’s Blade Shearing Tournament and farm open day, and featured ethical fibre stalls, traditional rural craft workshops, lectures, films, wool handling demonstrations, plus the opportunity for attendees to purchase local wools, yarns, cheeses, meats, and drinks.
www.stitchfest.co.uk/fibre-quest
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: People
Grant awarded: £6518.81
Edgehill Farm – West Harptree Parish
Project: The creation of a biodiversity buffer strip along a stream running through the holding. The stream through the holding flows year-round, and is naturally winding and fast-flowing, with scrubby banks making it a natural haven for wildlife in the landscape. By setting aside extra land around the stream through straightening up the edges that are difficult to take a hay cut from, there is a significant gain for biodiversity without a large loss of productive farmland. The stream joins the River Chew further downstream, and allowing natural vegetation to build up on the banks will increase the quality of the water by allowing sediments to filter out of the water (as well as providing habitat for wildlife). This project also included a section of hedgelaying and the planting of standard parkland trees and whips.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate
Grant awarded: £4179.10
Mendip Facilitation Fund – Priddy Parish
Project: A bespoke four-day training event has been organised by the Mendip Facilitation Fund in partnership with 3LM consultants and Fernhill Farm for July 2022. This training programme is designed to introduce farmers within the National Landscape to regenerative agriculture practices and holistic management, and discuss how it can be applied to farms within the area and the benefits for farmer, land, and nature.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Climate – Nature
Grant awarded: £7515.44
Somerset Wildlife Trust – Priddy Parish
Project: A feasibility study with archaeologists, specialist drystone wallers, and volunteers from the local community to assess the potential for restoration works to one of the Roman dams on the nature reserve, associated with the Velvet Bottom Scheduled Ancient Monument complex.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Place – People
Grant awarded: £820.00
Bristol Plains Farm – Rodney Stoke Parish
Project: Restoration a section of drystone wall on a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). This will enhance the heritage of the area, and provide habitat for species like adder who hibernate in drystone walls across Mendip.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Place – Nature
Grant awarded: £5214.21
Butterfly Conservation Trust – Westbury Parish
Project: The provision of a water supply to enable grazing on a SSSI. Grazing is a powerful tool to achieve conservation goals, particularly on sensitive limestone grasslands, but due to the lack of natural standing water on Mendip, this can be hard to realise in some areas. Sheep graze the site at Westbury Beacon in the Summer months (with access to a water bowser), but the SSSI there is still in unfavourable condition as it is impractical to keep cattle on site due to the volume of water they require. Providing a trough fed by the mains will allow a full grazing regime on the site, enhancing the management of one of the special qualities of the Mendip Hills National Landscape and benefitting the huge populations of butterflies that can be found there.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature
Grant awarded: £20123.00
Southfield House Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: Hedgerow planting, building on existing hedgerows on site, plus the creation of small copses of native trees in field corners across the farm. This project will add variety to the habitats on the holding and increase the number of species the farm can support. Planting the right trees in the right place will remove carbon dioxide form the atmosphere to help mitigate against climate change, and recreating a historic planting patterns in the area will honour the quality of the plateau landscape.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate – Place
Grant awarded: £4661.60
Reptile Amphibian Group Somerset – Cheddar Parish and Bleadon Parish
Project: RAGS worked in partnership with three holdings across the Mendip Hills National Landscape to restore three historic dew ponds. These dew ponds not only add a restored element of the area’s history, they will also provide vital habitats for Great Crested Newts, which have suffered huge declines across the UK.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Place
Grant awarded: £12320.00
Poplar Farm – Westbury Parish
Project: Restoration works to a dilapidated stone workers hut, associated with a lime kiln, to stabilise and preserve the structure for the next 100 years. This historic feature has deteriorated over time, and works are necessary to prevent it from being lost entirely – stabilising the structure will preserve a piece of local history for future generations.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Place
Grant awarded: £1496.00
Whitestown Farm – Priddy Parish
Project: Building on the extensive network of tall hedgerows already on the holding, this project subdivides a field with a new hedgerow made of a mix of native species. A section of existing hawthorn hedge has been laid in the traditional Somerset style to rejuvenate the old hedgerow and encourage new bushy growth.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate – Place
Grant awarded: £7278.16
Kynftons Firs – Westbury Parish
Project: Restorative management of a neglected native hedgerow boundary between woodland and cattle pasture through coppicing (cutting the hedgerow plants near the base to encourage new growth) and gapping-up (planting new hedgerow whips in gaps in the hedgeline). Two new oaks were planted to grow up as hedgerow standards.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Climate
Grant awarded: £517.60
Private Individual – Loxton Parish
Project: This small project will have a positive impact on the biodiversity of the holding – 5 native trees have been planted along a disused drove, and new areas of wildflower meadow have been created to boost pollinator numbers.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature
Grant awarded: £1168.50
Mendip Hills Regenerative Farming Cluster Group
Project: Regenerative farming training programme. This course continued to build on what was learned in the previous training session, the fundamentals of holistic management. A group of 16 farmers completed three training modules over 9 days relating to financial planning, holistic grazing regimes, and ecological monitoring to ensure they have the full complement of skills necessary to run sustainable farm business that manage the land and livestock in regenerative, climate-friendly manners.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Place – Climate
Grant awarded: £14071.02
Tynings Farm – Cheddar Parish
Project: The restoration of a dilapidated drystone wall on the Mendip Plateau. The restoration of this section of drystone wall will link in with other sections of wall on the holding that have already been restored – adding continuity into this habitat corridor and enhancing the sense of place of the area.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Place – Nature
Grant awarded: £23593.00
Status: Completed
Beaconsfield Farm – West Harptree Parish
Project: A multi-faceted project on an organic farm to enhance the biodiversity value of the land and its long-term sense of place. The project includes maintenance works on a small-scale traditional Somerset orchard to ensure the vitality and longevity of the trees; the restoration of a section of drystone wall along a footpath on the holding; and surveys of eight ponds across the holding to inform potential restoration works to maintain their value for native biodiversity. The second project from this applicant is to lay over 800m of hedging in the traditional style and for associated fencing to protect the hedges and ensure their longevity.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: Nature – Place
Grant awarded: £1692.90 + £24361.76
Status: In progress
The Community Farm – Chew Magna Parish
Project: Funds for a two-year events programme to engage the community of the Chew Valley with farming in the area, and to work with partner organisations to introduce new audiences to farming and the landscape of the Mendip Hills National Landscape.
Farming in Protected Landscapes outcomes: People – Nature
Grant awarded: £30928.00
Status: In progress
