Benefit from Environmental Land Management
Natural Unit Based Brands has been trialed in the Peak District and has proved very successful. Natural England as topic lead, is using this pilot as a basis for extended work in the South West region. They have developed a network of interested parties and have held various workshops, inviting speakers such the consultant who has carried out work in the Cotswolds area and the manager of Meat South West.
For information call Christine Goodall on 01392 477150 or email christine.goodall@naturalengland.gov.uk
View the report of the Natural Unit Based Brands meeting, including links to the Power Point presentations by Robert Deane - 'Principles of Environmental Accreditation Schemes' and the presentation by Martin Lane - 'Cotswold Choice - a pilot study to develop an environmental quality brand in a protected landscape'.
view list of Steering Group members
Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) for the Peak District Summary Report
This report summarises the work carried out between 2001 and 2005 to create an Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) for the Peak District. The Peak District was the first area in the country for this work to be established and the report is a useful read if considering cultivating a local brand.
View the Report
Agricultural Waste - Waste Management Controls
What is agricultural waste?
There is no definitive list of what is or is not waste. However agricultural waste includes discarded pesticide containers, plastics such as silage wrap, bags and sheets, packaging waste, tyres, batteries, clinical waste, old machinery and oil etc.
or more information regarding regulations, consultations and waste management please visit Defra's Website
Guidance notes produced by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) on the imminent agricultural waste regulations, including important dates, numbers to call and a time line.
For guidance on managing agricultural waste in England click here:
Netregs Farm Waste Training Site
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship is a new agri-environment scheme which provides funding to farmers and other land managers in England who deliver effective environmental management on their land.
The scheme is intended to build on the recognised success of the Environmental Sensitive Areas scheme and the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
It's primary objectives are to:
- Conserve wildlife (biodiversity)
- Maintain and enhance environment and natural resources
- Protect the historic environment and natural resources
- Promote public access and understanding of the countryside
- Natural resource protection
View the Environmental Stewardship Leaflet by clicking on the image.
You can also visit the RDS SW Pages or the Environmental Stewardship pages on the DEFRA Website.
View Map - Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements in the SW
View Map - Entry Level Stewardship Scheme agreements in the SW
View Map - Higher Level Stewardship Scheme agreements in the SW
View Map - Organic Level Stewardship Scheme agreements in the SW
For more information visit www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/es/default.htm.
If you are interested in joining or require more information you can also call the Regional Customer Service Unit for all Environmental Stewardship enquiries on 0845 6024098.
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Last Updated 29May2008