Year 1: Approved Projects
The following projects were approved in year 1 of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme (March 2021 - 2022).
| Project reference | Project name | Project description | FiPL grant awarded | Date awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNP-FPL-104 | Coffins | A project aiming to carry out a comprehensive archaeological survey and building survey for a historic field barn, as well as the recording of earthworks, distinctive field boundaries and woodland archaeology. This will help to establish how the site should be maintained and enhanced in the future, whilst ensuring significant historic features are preserved. | £2,675 | 26/01/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-106 | Binnamore | This project aims to create an enlarged area of wildlife rich habitat by consistently removing areas of encroaching Himalayan Balsam, as well as bracken and bramble, over the course of three years. Mixed, native trees were also planted on the marginal areas of the site to create a new wooded area. | £12,150 | 26/01/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-107 | Mardlewood | The aim of this project is to repair a river bank along the River Mardle, using natural materials such as willow stakes and stone as recommended by the West Country Rivers Trust. This will allow water to flood its banks further downstream whilst maintaining the existing natural fish pass. Leaky dams will also be created along the stream line, alongside native tree planting in small deer proof enclosures along the river bank. | £3,966.80 | 26/01/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-108 | Wallendown | This project supports a farm business that produces their own Dartmoor apple cider, 'Cosdon Gold'. Although the existing business is small scale, the demand for this local cider is increasing. Therefore, the project includes planting further cider apple trees to increase their annual yield of cider apples and keep up with increasing demand. | £3,975 | 26/01/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-113 | Willey Farm | Supporting the purchase of a Claydon Strip Till Drill to create a more regenerative and resilient approach to cultivations and crop establishment. The drill is designed to preserve the soil as much as possible when drilling seed into the ground, which will significantly improve and microbial activity. | £21,870 | 28/02/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-114 | Runnage Farm | A project aiming to transition a farm from traditional methods to a no-till management system in their pasture fields, by purchasing a Moore Unidrill. This will help to improve soil health by reducing the need for fertiliser, retain more water in the soil, reduce water run-off and keep more nutrients in the soil. The project included two demonstration days so that learnings could be shared with the wider farming community. | £12,672 | 28/02/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-117 | Hapstead Farm CIC | A project that provides an opportunity for local school children and community members to take part in a series of educational access visits. During which, they will learn about the importance of farming and nature and develop their confidence by spending time at a working Dartmoor farm. | £7,725 | 01/04/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-118 | Langaford Farm Charitable Trust | To maintain and further improve the meadows, wetland and hedgerow habitats at Langaford Farm to benefit wildlife. This will include controlling encroaching bracken, birch and willow to create a more balanced habitat mosaic. Cattle will be introduced to improve grazing management in the meadows. Langaford Farm's existing access will be improved by creating improved facilities for the public, with high-quality educational resources also being produced for visiting groups. | £35,089 | 28/10/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-119 | Bowden Farm 1 | This project aims to repair over 300 metres of deteriorated earth bank boundaries. This will preserve the traditional boundaries on the farm, reduce soil erosion, provide an improved wildlife corridor and enhanced biodiversity, and reduce water run-off on a steep slope. At least half of the banks will have additional hedgerow planting on top, which will provide an improved pathway/corridor for wildlife. The boundary will be restored in the traditional method for Dartmoor, and will help to slow the flow of water in heavy rainfall. | £9,466.80 | 28/02/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-120 | Moortown Farm | The project is designed to enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of the applicant's family farm. It will focus on maximising the value of slurry, and reducing nitrogen loss and atmospheric pollution by appropriate application techniques. This will significantly reduce inorganic fertiliser use and, combined with a programme of pasture restoration, introduce legumes and clover to sustainably fix nitrogen. | £4,618 | 22/03/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-123 | Hill & Coombe Dairy | To fully adopt regenerative grazing techniques using mobile electric fencing and livestock drinking equipment. The new equipment will be used to move cattle between small grazing cells at a high frequency. This will provide greater rest periods between grazing, and in turn, improve soil organic matter and subsequently soil carbon. | £8,054.36 | 09/03/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-125 | Dean Common | To support the purchase of a trailed fire prevention fogging machine for the safe management of Dean Common. | £4,834 | 22/03/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-126 | Beden | This
project aims to support a range of habitats, allowing
different ecosystems to thrive and maximise Beden’s flora and
fauna. The applicant has recently opened a pre-school for ‘Beden’ children and the surrounding area, specifically designed to act like a forest school, providing children with a wild place to learn with an education in tune with nature. | £3,157.85 | 28/02/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-128 | Pigwiggen Wood | This project aims to restore a natural area of wetland to a more favourable habitat, enhancing local flora and fauna, increasing biodiversity, and improving wildlife connectivity. The restoration will involve the creation of shallow pools and scrapes. | £4,944 | 30/05/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-130 | Shallowford | The project is to create a new farmyard area to provide space for year-round work with visiting groups in a covered area; a greater variety of animals; increased variety of activities and more opportunity to handle animals in a safe area and increased offer to visiting groups including full disabled access. | £45,000 | 22/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-133 | Westcott | Hedgerow creation and the restoration of a species rich hay meadow. | £4,921 | 25/05/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-136 | Kelstelea | This project aims to create a wildflower meadow, improve soil and enhance biodiversity. To hand-spread wildflower seeds, with the aim of providing food for pollinating invertebrates and farmland birds. This will also reduce the risk of flooding by using the existing wetland and reduce run-off. Replacing the current stiles with a gates will allow more people to access and enjoy the meadow, and the wildlife that it attracts. | £4,324.50 | 23/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-138 | Lower Cadworthy | The project is split between two sites. At Goodameavy, the objective is to develop well-structured grasslands and wet flushes improving species diversity, riparian habitats and developing a transition from grassland through graded scrub to the SSSI woodlands. An additional objective is to improve access for the less able. At Lower Cadworthy, the objective is to restore the traditional stone walls and stone-faced banks and develop species rich meadows. | £9,369.50 | 23/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-149 | Challacombe Farm | To improve the farm’s biodiversity and range of habitats, better conserve the historic features and increase public understanding and enjoyment of the farm. The project has established a number of new, small scale wetlands, wood pasture and woodland contributing to the overall area and connectivity of habitats, retaining water and maintaining the condition of visible archaeology while improving public access. | £20,340 | 28/09/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-152 | Broadaford Farm | The proposal includes a variety of bespoke projects, allowing a continued transition towards a future in agriculture and environmental delivery, making the farm more financially resilient and sustainable, further enhancing our biodiversity by developing healthy, carbon rich soils and thriving rhos pasture. | £33,948.30 | 05/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-156 | Great Dunstone | An archaeological survey to map features with recommendations for conservation; scrub clearance with community participation on several hut circle platforms and associated enclosures; restoration to dry stone walls overlying earlier bronze age boundaries or reeves; clearance of scrub on the reeve system at Blackslade newtake to improve visibility. | £8,205 | 28/09/21 |
| DNP-FPL-163 | Wild Hart | This project will deliver an improved deer management planning service for landowners on Dartmoor. The applicant will use a thermal imager as part of their survey programme, enabling accurate deer counting and a long-term deer management plan. | £4,549 | 11/01/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-164 | Chittleford | To enhance existing permanent grassland on the farm and address issues with compaction in certain areas thus improving soil structure, health and ability to enhance drainage and reduce water run-off whilst also helping the carbon sequestration potential of the soil. | £2,175 | 25/03/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-168 | Crows Nest | To enable the management of Crows Nest Farm under a high nature, low carbon farming system, enable nature recovery through natural processes, build natural capital, conserve a unique heritage asset and enable the marketing of high value nature and climate friendly farm produce. | £3,363.51 | 12/01/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-177 | Brook Manor 1&2 | The aim of the project is to further develop habitat for nature through corridor creation and recreating historic landscape features; improve the management of farmland and woodlands through the establishment of a permanent conservation grazing traditional cattle herd; supporting future engagement opportunities for others in the farming and local community as a demonstration site for a wide range of projects. | £15,672.08 | 24/11/2022 |
| DNP-FPL-185 | Prison Farm | To improve 37ha of an upland farm landscape regarding habitats and land management to assist the declining populations of iconic Dartmoor species such as Curlews and Lapwings. The project aims to reverse the decline, boosting the population with the rearing and release of young Curlews, which hopefully will return and recolonise previously used breeding areas on Dartmoor. | £31,776.80 | 23/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-186 | Greenwell Farm | Improve infrastructure at Greenwell Farm to enable better management, control, and storage of wool through the summer and autumn months. This grant will enable that opportunity to grow this strand of the business, benefitting farmers across Dartmoor and the Southwest of Devon. | £8,666.68 | 23/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-190 | Torhill Farm | The aim of this project is to maintain rhos pasture habitat, create a small area of wood pasture and restore dry stone walls and stone faced banks. | £18,710.04 | 23/11/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-191 | Tor Royal Farm | To develop an interactive and fun educational resource focusing on bees and their importance to the environment of Dartmoor. The focus will be local school groups, of both primary and secondary age. | £13,142.20 | 06/12/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-196 | Newbridge CIC | To conserve and improve the bio-diverse habitat in a crucial location abutting Aish Tor with particular reference to nectaring areas for rare butterflies, including the High Brown Fritillary, and to make the area safe and welcoming for school groups and members of the public. | £1,920 | 15/12/2021 |
| DNP-FPL-197 | Spaders and Muddilake | To create and improve suitable feeding and breeding habitat primarily for curlews, but also other moorland species. | £6,300 | 26/01/2022 |