Year 3: Approved Projects

Year 3: Approved Projects

The following projects were approved in year 3 of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme (March 2023 - 2024).

Project name and referenceProject descriptionFiPL grant awardedOffer/Expiry date
Narracombe Farm II (DNP-FPL-234)This project aims to support the applicant with further educational access visits, allowing local school children to engage with nature in a woodland area of their farm. The visits covered sustainable woodland management and charcoal making, as part of the applicant's wider sustainable woodland charcoal business.£9,80026/04/2023 - 31/03/2025
The Cure Dartmoor (DNP-FPL-230a)A project aiming to improve and expand an existing local charcuterie business in order to supply an increasing demand. This included infrastructure improvements, such as electric fencing and pig shelters so that pigs can be strip grazed in their woodland. Marketing improvements were also supported in order to make their website more user-friendly to support online charcuterie sales, and one baseline ecological survey was carried out to inform the future management of the site.£6,599.4011/05/2023 - 31/03/2024
Bury the Giant I (DNP-FPL-235)

An education and engagement project, helping a wider range of people understand the value of Dartmoor’s peatlands and opportunities for nature-based solutions to benefit society.  The project employs participative art/craft work as a platform for learning and engagement, resulting in production of a collaborative artwork that can tour/be displayed in the National Park.

£6,17011/05/2023
Stowers Deer Management (DNP-FPL-236)Funding towards deer management items in order to reduce deer numbers and improve biodiversity on 76 ha of Dartmoor.£5,901.3225/05/2023
Frenchbeer Farm I (DNP-FPL-233)A trial of Nofence Grazing collars to enhance moorland diversity at Frenchbeer Farm, Cherrybrook and Longaford Newtakes.£16,80801/06/2023
Bowden Farm - Nofence (DNP-FPL-239a)Nofence collars to improve habitat on Holne Common through precise grazing management.£6,68201/06/2023
Langaford Farm II (DNP-FPL-241)Maintaining and improving rhos pasture and species rich hay meadows, particularly for marsh fritillaries. Enhancing Langaford Trust’s role in education by continuing to run day courses based on study of natural environment, with a special focus on soils, butterflies, breeding birds and meadow management.£35,91007/07/2023
Chagford Regenerative Farmers Association CIC I (DNP-FPL-229)A two year project aiming to help a number of farms to come together in collaboration and adopt more efficient and sustainable pasture management. The project is anticipated to impact over 100ha across 10 farms of varying size. The farmers involved will aim to improve health and vitality of the River Teign catchment area through regenerative farming principles; closely allied to the improvement in farming profitability and protection of the environment.£59,44502/08/2023
Meads Farm (DNP-FPL-242)The purchase of a small tractor mounted sprayer to be shared amongst local farms in the local Parish in order to establish herbal leys.£6,08010/08/2023
Teign Valley Venison II (DNP-FPL-244)Equipment to support deer management and the supply of venison in the Teign Valley area.£3,13710/08/2023
Nutwells (DNP-FPL-250a)
Providing equipment for 'Sustainable Parenting' group. In addition to improving the water supply for livestock, and some improvements to boundary walls, granite gateways and planting some orchard trees.
£9,11110/08/2023
Brook Manor II (DNP-FPL-247)The creation of a Nofence grazing system, which the applicant has been trialling very successfully on loan over the last few months and is now looking to establish this long term. Also some additional protection for parkland trees using cactus guards, and 10 swift boxes for a new swift colony they are establishing on site after 3 years of playing calls to attract first time breeders.£4,821.2217/08/2023
Challacombe Farm III (DNP-FPL-243)To improve access buy installing two new bridlegates and a fingerpost at Challacombe Farm. Plant a small copse, with protection, alongside a stream. Plant a new orchard and 18 trees in cactus guards to create wood pasture.£4,996.8322/08/2023
Mardon Common (DNP-FPL-246)A project to improve habitat management on Mardon Common, by supporting the purchase of a flail mower to manage scrub on grassland.£11,50022/08/2023
Mardlewood II (DNP-FPL-260)The purchase and installation of a new deer chiller to ensure the production of high quality venison from deer that have been managed sustainably on Dartmoor and the surrounding area.£3,500.8013/10/2023
Paisley Mead Farm (DNP-FPL-261)
Improvement of water quality, natural flood management and habitat enhancement on the farm. The project involves improving the farm yard infrastructure through rainwater harvesting and repairing yard surfaces.
£3,792.2616/10/2023
Whitewood Management (DNP-FPL-259)White Wood Management is a Dartmoor based woodland conservation specialist and supplier of locally sourced high quality timber. This project aims to provide sawmilling equipment to continue the supply of timber into the South West Peatland Partnership ‘Mires’ project and support the economic management of many Dartmoor woodlands.£18,48713/11/2023
Devon Coppice and Smallwoods Group (DNP-FPL-248)To develop a website that can provide an Interactive Woodland Coppice Map of Devon. The website will present an integrated approach to historical and contemporary coppice woodland management activity for the whole of Devon. It will also provide a forum for woodland workers’ discussion groups, education and offers of contract work.£8,33621/11/2023
Little Corndonford (DNP-FPL-267)

To set up a Market Garden and vegetable box scheme to provide food locally and provide education on farming and sourcing food in a way that protects and improves our environment. This project involves to erection of a Polytunnel for early propagation and to extend the growing season, as well as establishing a no dig growing system.

£7,939.8021/11/2023
Soggy Bottom (DNP-FPL-264)Woodland management on a land holding, native tree planting and mulching, and deer fencing for protection.£2,305.3623/11/2023
Mary Tavy Telephone Box (DNP-FPL-253a)

A community project to transform a decommissioned telephone box in Mary Tavy into a museum and archive of the history of the copper and arsenic mine Devon Friendship (formerly Wheal Friendship) and the wider impact of mining on Dartmoor.

£2,942.5901/12/2023
Hapstead Community Interest Company II (DNP-FPL-238)Further educational visits for children from Camphill Trust. In addition to the purchase of electric fencing and water supply equipment so that native Red Ruby Devon Cattle can be mob grazed.£16,653.6404/12/2023
Huccaby Farm I (DNP-FPL-265)To recreate 420m of historic hedge bank, plus fence and plant up with native hedging, linking areas of existing wood pasture to a copse of established trees.
This will be a pilot trial, testing the efficiency of locally-derived wool matting used as a mulch (supplied by the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project), to see how successful it is to retain water and deter against herbivorous rodents.

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£17,540.5804/12/2023
Dartmoor Farmers Limited (DNP-FPL-268a)This is a new partnership project, that will be led by Dartmoor Farmers Limited and will be delivered in collaboration with Shallowford Farm Trust and Dartmoor Hill Farm Project. The Project seeks to link food eaten at schools and/or at home with farming and conservation on Dartmoor by promoting, organising, and delivering 25 farm visits involving up to 10 different farms and over 500 children.£98.87004/12/2023
Higher Hurston (DNP-FPL-256)Restoration of the historic corn ditch boundary where Higher Hurston Farm meets Chagford common and the protection of, and improved connectivity between, existing and potential Marsh Fritillary wetland habitat.£16,79206/12/2023
Westcott II (DNP-FPL-262)Tree planting to extend a woodland corridor. Trees were protected using cactus guards.£1,487.3211/12/2023
Butterdon Down (DNP-FPL-269)

Butterdon Down is open access land but in recent years the bracken has spread limiting access in the summer months.  This project is to support the purchase of a quad bike mounded bracken roller, which would help with the management of bracken on the site, enabling access to areas not accessible with a tractor and roller.

£3,264.5011/12/2023
Great Bottom Close (DNP-FPL-271)A project to install fencing in order to protect existing trees and a species rich meadow. Traditional orchard creation, and a pedestrian gateway to improve access for volunteer management days.£3,708.9711/12/2023
Heatree Activity Centre (DNP-FPL-245)To improve the management and increase the biodiversity in the rhos pasture and to restore semi-natural grassland fields to a traditional hay meadow.
1. Improving the rhos pasture re-establishing a grazing regime.
2. Creating species rich hay meadows with increased field margins for wildlife. And help to control water run-off.
3. Restoring 400m of hedgerows to provide wildlife corridors.
4. Developing House Martin Conservation.
5. Wildlife Detection Equipment.
£12,20112/01/2024
Dartmoor Stock Marks Book (DNP-FPL-274)

Data collection to produce four Animal Marks books: one for each quarter of the Dartmoor National Park. The book will include common grazier details and their animal identification marks (Tag number, ear notches and smit marks). These will be produced and given out to anyone whose details are included in the books, to the Dartmoor Protection Officer and to the Police to aid livestock management on the commons.

£7,82412/01/2024
Buckland Common (DNP-FPL-272)The purchase of a mulching machine, two-way selector grab & GPS detector to create and manage firebreaks, improve habitat and restore stone boundaries on Buckland Common.£8,990.5912/01/2024
Deer South West (DNP-FPL-270)A small project to support the purchase of 10x Mitex Site UHF Two-Way Radios will enable a deer stalking group to operate and communicate efficiently when stalking deer in the Teign Valley area.£599.3405/02/2024
Cranbrook Farm (DNP-FPL-275)To create a traditional mixed species orchard by planting 30 trees. These will be staked and guarded to protect from livestock and deer.£4,80705/02/2024
Widecombe Village (DNP-FPL-280)

To plant two trees in the village centre, and remove one diseased tree. Also, to improve the surface and drainage of a popular layby used by the public at the entrance to village and add some colour with a wild flower mix.

£2,221.3905/02/2024
Spitchwick Commoners Association (DNP-FPL-281)

A collaborative application from Spitchwick Commoners to purchase equipment for the prevention and management of wild fires, and in turn improve habitat and biodiversity on the common.

£9,175.9105/02/2024
Runnage II (DNP-FPL-257)Planting 900m of 'gold-plated' hedgerow, a 0.157 ha orchard, 39 native broadleaf trees in a copse, and standard trees in hedgerows along the banks of a green lane.£21,417.5012/02/2024
Bowden Farm Access (DNP-FPL-263a)

A project to divert a bridleway and footpath away from a busy farm yard, and allow the public to access a more appealing woodland route. This will involve installing new fencing, gate ways, and signs along the new route, as well as laying and compacting stone on the new path.

£15,891.5212/02/2024
Forest of Dartmoor Molinia Trials (DNP-FPL-277)A project being carried out by the Forest of Dartmoor Commoners Association and Harford and Ugborough Commoners Association, to test and assess methods of controlling Molinia to increase biodiversity and carbon sequestration and reduce the risk of wildfires on Dartmoor Commons including SSSIs.£38,727.4012/02/2024
Forest of Dartmoor - Nofence (DNP-FPL-278)A trial using Nofence Grazing Technology to target cattle grazing to areas of dense Molinia to break up the thatch and open up areas of remote North Dartmoor. Also, to exclude cattle from heavier grazed / damaged areas. The applicant will work with South West Peatland Partnership to understand how cattle grazing can be used to enhance Peatland Restoration work at the Tavy Head site (250 Ha).£34,33612/02/2024
Farm Wilder I (DNP-FPL-279)Expansion of Farm Wilder producer group to include an additional 6-10 farms, development of Farm Regenerative Plans and knowledge sharing network, and creation of high quality short film promoting environmental benefits the farmers bring to the national park.£36,57612/02/2024
Wray Valley Activity Trail (DNP-FPL-282a)A project to develop a 'Sustainability Activity Trail' around a woodland in the Wray Valley. This will include 50m of path improvement works, clearance of encroaching bramble and bracken scrub, interpretation boards, and the installation of wildlife boxes.  This will also allow groups, such as Duke of Edinburgh students and the Scouts, to have better access to the site.£6,414.3022/02/2024
Chagford Regenerative Farmers CIC II (DNP-FPL-293)A front-mounted aerator, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the uni-drill acquired through the initial funding, and to administrate the continued positive work of this initial grant’s aims.£7,96826/02/2024
Higher Tor Farm (DNP-FPL-283)To create 0.8 ha of traditional mixed species orchard, which will be protected against livestock with cactus guards. As well as a new 'gold-plated' hedgerow along one boundary.£7,272.7522/03/2024
Wild Hart Venison II (DNP-FPL-266)The purchase of an advanced vacuum packing machine for a local venison business, to expand and improve their existing process and provide customers with a product that is packed to the highest quality.£9,598.4008/03/2024
Yeo Farm (DNP-FPL-285)

The repair of 160m of drystone wall with part of the work being completed by two walling courses from the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project.
The walls of the small paddock called Kennel Court have 3 old dog kennels built into them, these are unique features that must be preserved.
The addition of a field gate so we can move stock in and out of the field, traditional granite gate posts will be used to fit in with the character of the landscape.

£6,801.3505/03/2024
Priddons Nature Reserve (DNP-FPL-286)Work to secure the protection of Priddons Nature Reserve, prevent livestock access and damage, and enhance the boundaries and perimeter:
- The eastern end of the reserve lies within the Holne Wood SSSI, this project will extend and connect habitats with this woodland and prevent livestock damage to the SSSI site.
- Rare Devon Whitebeam tree within woodland in need of protection and management.
- Public footpath crosses the reserve, therefore access will be improved.
£9,075.2411/03/2024
Natural Flood Management film (DNP-FPL-287)

The creation of two videos that will:
- Highlight the importance of natural flood management on Dartmoor.
- Educate farmers and landowners on the benefits that resilient farming practices can have on flood mitigation.
- Promote and share existing funding schemes that are available so that they can be supported in making flood prevention improvements on their land.
This project is being match funded by the Environment Agency and is being guided by the Dartmoor Headwaters team.

£8,98511/03/2024
Coombe Court Ewe's Milk Parlour (DNP-FPL-291)A project to support a farm that is transitioning into sheep milking, by contributing towards a new sheep milking parlour and milk transport trailer. This project aims to create a more sustainable farm business and provide an opportunity for a new entrant young farmer.£92,595.4613/03/2024
Glen Iris - Nofence (DNP-FPL-290)60 Nofence Collars to target areas of dense Molinia to break up the thatch and allow smaller dwarf shrubs to thrive or to exclude cattle from vulnerable areas for protection from grazing.£20,238.8013/03/2024
Tor Royal - Nofence (DNP-FPL-289)50 Nofence Collars for cattle grazing the Tor Royal Newtake and the Burrator Catchment. The collars will be used to keep cattle off the main footpaths and away from the roads.
The collars will also be used to keep the cattle out of wet, boggy ground that harbour mud snails, a host to liver fluke larvae. The applicant will work with Liverpool University to monitor liver fluke infection in cows, and calves with and without the Nofence collars.
£26,439.4313/03/2024
Eggworthy Farm (DNP-FPL-292)Restoring historic farm features including a stone wall, and field ditches that were once a livestock watering system and a section of leat. This project will include two drystone walling courses organised by the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project.£16,332.9825/03/24