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'Good Progress' on Environmental Stewardship

Published: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:19:29

Over 5 million hectares of land in England, an area roughly twice the size of Wales, are now covered by schemes which aim to conserve our valuable landscape and its wildlife, according to a report published by Defra and Natural England.

Environmental Stewardship is a Government-funded scheme open to all farmers, which funds the delivery of environmental benefits through agriculture. The scheme aims to conserve wildlife, maintain and enhance our landscape quality and character, protect our natural resources, and promote public access to the countryside.

Environmental Stewardship is the latest phase of 21 years of agri-environment schemes which have brought real benefit to the countryside. Further information about the scheme is available from the Defra website by following the link below.

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Sustainability, Climate and Environment Directorate
Government Office for the South West
2 Rivergate
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6EH
tel: 0117 900 1963
fax: 0117 900 1905
email: swsce@gosw.gsi.gov.uk


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