Year 1: Approved Projects
The following projects were approved in year 1 of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme (March 2021 - 2022).
| Project name and reference | Project description | FiPL grant awarded | Offer/Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffins (DNP-FPL-104) | 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 - 31/03/2022 |
| Binnamore (DNP-FPL-106) | 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 - 31/03/2023 |
| Mardlewood (DNP-FPL-107) | 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 - 31/03/2024 |
| Wallendown (DNP-FPL-108) | 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 - 30/04/2022 |
| Willey Farm (DNP-FPL-113) | 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 - 31/03/2024 |
| Runnage Farm (DNP-FPL-114) | 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- 28/02/2023 |
| Hapstead Farm Community Interest Company I (DNP-FPL-117) | 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 - 31/03/2024 |
Langaford Farm Charitable Trust I (DNP-FPL-118) | To maintain and further improve the meadows, wetland and hedgerow habitats at Langaford Farm Trust 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 - 31/03/2023 |
| Bowden Farm I (DNP-FPL-119) | 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 - 31/03/2022 |
| Moortown Farm (DNP-FPL-120) | 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 - 20/03/2023 |
| Hill & Coombe Dairy (DNP-FPL-123) | 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 - 31/03/2024 |
| Dean Common (DNP-FPL-125) | A collaborative application on behalf of Dean Commoners Association, supporting the purchase of a trailed fire prevention fogging machine for the safe management of Dean Common in case of a wildfire. | £4,834 | 22/03/2022 - 31/03/2022 |
| Beden (DNP-FPL-126) | Supporting a not-for-profit rewilding initiative which aims to enhance a range of habitats, including rhos pasture with marsh fritillary present. The applicant recently opened a forest pre-school on site for local children, providing them with an outdoor education space to learn and engage with nature. | £3,157.85 | 28/02/2022 - 20/03/2023 |
| Pigwiggen Wood (DNP-FPL-128) | This project aims to restore a naturally boggy area into a more favourable wetland habitat. This includes creating a series of small ponds and shallow scrapes with the aim of supporting existing wildlife and increasing biodiversity. | £4,944 | 30/05/2022 - 31/03/2023 |
| Shallowford Farm I (DNP-FPL-130) | The project created a new farmyard area at East Shallowford Farm, which has provided a suitable covered space for their year-round visiting groups. This will allow a wider variety of activities to be delivered, more opportunity for visitors to handle animals safely, and an increased offer to visiting groups - including full disabled access. | £45,000 | 22/11/2021 - 30/05/2022 |
| Westcott (DNP-FPL-133) | To develop a steep sloping field which has in recent years been used only for pasture. This included hedge laying a hazel hedgerow along one border, planting a new hedgerow along a second border, developing a new area of woodland edge/scrub to improve diversity, and planting individual parkland trees. | £4,921 | 25/05/2022 - 31/03/2024 |
| Kelstelea (DNP-FPL-136) | This project aims to create a wildflower meadow, improve soil and enhance biodiversity. Wildflower seeds were hand-spread, with the aim of providing food for pollinating insects. Current old stiles on the site were replaced with gateways, which will improve public access and allow more people to enjoy the meadow. | £4,324.50 | 23/11/2021 - 28/02/2023 |
| Lower Cadworthy Farm (DNP-FPL-138) | This project is split across two moorland edge farms: At Goodameavy Farm, the objective is to develop well-structured grasslands and wet flushes in order to improve species diversity. In addition to this, a riverbank fence will be installed allow improved grazing and separate stock from the water course, and existing stiles will be replaced with gateways to improve public access. At Lower Cadworthy Farm, the objective is to restorehistoric boundaries across the farm, including the traditional stone walls and stone-faced banks. In addition to developing species rich hay meadows to benefit biodiversity. | £9,369.50 | 23/11/2021 - 30/11/2022 |
| Challacombe Farm I (DNP-FPL-149) | To improve biodiversity across a range of habitats at Challacombe Farm. This included the construction of an artificial otter holt in a riverside area where otters have been sighted. Due to a lack of riverside trees with hollows under their roots, there was a lack of suitable sites for them to breed. A number of historic features across the site will also be conserved, with more interpretation boards and signage being installed to improve public understanding and engagement of farming and nature on Dartmoor. | £20,340 | 28/09/2021 - 31/03/2022 |
| Broadaford Farm (DNP-FPL-152a) | This project aims to help Broadaford Farm to transition to a more financially and environmentally sustainable model, by converting to organic. This will help the farm to further reduce their inputs, develop healthy, carbon rich soils, improve biodiversity and enable the farm land to become more resilient to climate change. | £33,948.30 | 05/11/2021 - 31/03/2024 |
| Great Dunstone Farm (DNP-FPL-156) | Great Dunstone Farm is a listed historic medieval farmstead with associated small fields and livestock enclosures. This project aims to carry out a comprehensive Archaeological Survey to map historic features across the farm, with recommendations for conservation. | £8,205 | 28/09/2021 - 31/03/2025 |
| Wild Hart Venison (DNP-FPL-163) | This project aims to improve the delivery of an existing sustainable deer management service, which works directly with farmers and landowners on Dartmoor. Wild Hart Venison is an existing local business that already has a thriving customer base. The project includes supporting the purchase of improved venison supply and processing equipment, which will allow the business the up-scale to meet increasing demand. | £4,549 | 11/01/2021 - 18/03/2022 |
| Chilteford (DNP-FPL-164) | Supporting the purchase of a soil aerator and harrow combination to enhance existing permanent grassland on the farm and improve soil compaction in certain areas. This will improve soil structure, health and drainage, reduce water run-off, and help carbon sequestration, which were all issues outlined in a Westcountry Rivers Trust report. | £2,175 | 25/03/2022 - 30/04/2022 |
| Crows Nest Farm (DNP-FPL-168) | 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 - 28/02/2024 |
| Brook Manor I & II (DNP-FPL-177) | 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 - 31/03/2024 |
| Prison Farm (DNP-FPL-185) | To improve 37ha of an upland farm landscape to assist declining populations of iconic Dartmoor species, such as Curlews and Lapwings. This project aims to improve habitat for Curlews, Lapwings and other wading bird species, to try and reverse their decline and encourage the species to return and recolonise breeding areas on Dartmoor. The area to be improved has a long history of supporting wintering Lapwings, and since 2021 Prison Farm has been used to rear, release and provide a feeding ground for Curlews. | £31,776.80 | 23/11/2021 - 31/03/2022 |
| Greenwell Farm (DNP-FPL-186) | Greenwell Farm has long been used as a storage and collection space for wool from Dartmoor farmers, Twool, and other farms from south west Devon. This project aims to improve storage facilities and infrastructure on the farm, enabling improved management, control, and storage of wool through the summer and autumn months. The motivation of this project has been to add value to hill and native breed sheep flocks, which are a key part of the cultural landscape on Dartmoor. This project allowed this strand of the farm business to develop further, benefitting many farmers across Dartmoor and wider Devon. | £8,666.68 | 23/11/2021 - 28/02/2022 |
| Torhill Farm (DNP-FPL-190) | The aim of this project is to improve and maintain a number different habitats across the farm, including rhos pasture and wood pasture. The project also included the restoration of historic dry stone wall and stone faced bank boundaries, along with a wildlife audit which will result in a formal written report including baseline data. | £18,710.04 | 23/11/2021 - 28/02/2023 |
| Tor Royal Farm I (DNP-FPL-191) | This project aims to support the purchase of bespoke, educational resources to enable improved school visits at Tor Royal Farm. Tor Royal already hosts school groups on their farm, of both primary and secondary age. This project aims to provide interactive and fun educational resources focusing on bees and their importance to the environment of Dartmoor. | £13,142.20 | 06/12/2021 - 28/03/2023 |
| Newbridge Conservation Community Interest Company (DNP-FPL-196) | To conserve and improve biodiversity and habitat near Aish Tor, which is an important site for butterfly species, including the High Brown Fritillary - England’s most endangered butterfly. The project will be delivered by volunteers which will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about habitat management on Dartmoor. | £1,920 | 15/12/2021 - 15/05/2022 |
| Spaders and Muddilake (DNP-FPL-197) | To create and improve suitable feeding and breeding habitat for Dartmoor's iconic wading bird species, such as Curlews and Lapwings. The proposed areas once held good numbers of breeding pairs of Curlew, and was a stronghold for Curlew on Dartmoor. The reduction in stock numbers and grazing on the common has resulted in taller, thicker vegetation, which is a factor as to why Curlew have abandoned this previous stronghold. Approximately 10ha of short vegetation and swards will be created, alongside shallow scrapes, which is preferential habitat for the species. | £6,300 | 26/01/2022 - 31/03/2024 |