Over the past month we have continued our work to challenge DEFRA’s decision to remove the GRH6 action from the SFI 2026 offer and seek to determine how species rich grasslands can continue to be properly supported. We are working at pace with over 40 organisations, with coordination from Plantlife, to deliver a multi-partner statement to DEFRA calling for them to… Read more →
Our Zoom talk last Wednesday from Plantlife’s Grassland Advocacy Officer Jo Riggall was attended by 30 species-rich grassland enthusiasts, who all wanted to know more about this precious habitat getting the recognition it deserves. It is available to watch online here and the presentation slides here. Jo gave a summary of the impressive work that Plantlife has achieved managing, restoring… Read more →
Defra will be hosting 2 feedback sessions for participants of the Facilitation Fund Round 4 Co-design workshops, including the workshop for Herefordshire Meadows members in October 2020. This session will address questions previously placed on the ‘Park It’ board, and provide an update as to how discussions have influenced Policy thinking. In order to accommodate as many farmers and land… Read more →
