THE HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED 

The funding will be used to run sessions for women and children escaping domestic abuse and aims to provide sessions in nature offering a safe and calm place for people to spend time.

The main priority for Countryside Stewardship is to protect and enhance the natural environment, in particular: increased biodiversity; improved habitat and expanded woodland areas; improved water ....more

The main priority for Countryside Stewardship is to protect and enhance the natural environment, in particular: increased biodiversity; improved habitat and expanded woodland areas; improved water quality; improved air quality. Other outcomes supported are: protection against flooding and coastal erosion; maintaining the historic environment; improved landscape character; climate change adaptation and mitigation. Countryside Stewardship supports Defras 25 Year Environment Plan for our country to be the healthiest, most beautiful place in the world to live, work and bring up a family. It also supports Defras Strategic Objective of a cleaner, healthier environment, benefitting people and the economy. Countryside Stewardship gives incentives for land managers to look after the environment and is made up of the following elements: Higher Tier agreements for land that requires more complex management tailored to the individual site and now includes woodland maintenance; Mid Tier agreements that provide a range of options and capital items that together help to deliver a broad range of environmental benefits; four Wildlife Offers that provide a simpler set of options to help improve the wildlife on farms; Capital Grants that provide grants for boundaries, trees and orchards, water quality and air quality; Woodland Management Plan grant to help create a UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) compliant 10-year woodland management plan; Woodland Tree Health grant to help restore and improve tree health; Facilitation Fund which supports individuals who bring together groups of farmers, foresters and land managers to improve the environmental outcomes in their area; Protection and Infrastructure grant which provides grants for woodland infrastructure.

The main priority for Countryside Stewardship is to protect and enhance the natural environment, in particular: increased biodiversity; improved habitat and expanded woodland areas; improved water ....more

The main priority for Countryside Stewardship is to protect and enhance the natural environment, in particular: increased biodiversity; improved habitat and expanded woodland areas; improved water quality; improved air quality. Other outcomes supported are: protection against flooding and coastal erosion; maintaining the historic environment; improved landscape character; climate change adaptation and mitigation. Countryside Stewardship supports Defras 25 Year Environment Plan for our country to be the healthiest, most beautiful place in the world to live, work and bring up a family. It also supports Defras Strategic Objective of a cleaner, healthier environment, benefitting people and the economy. Countryside Stewardship gives incentives for land managers to look after the environment and is made up of the following elements: Higher Tier agreements for land that requires more complex management tailored to the individual site and now includes woodland maintenance; Mid Tier agreements that provide a range of options and capital items that together help to deliver a broad range of environmental benefits; four Wildlife Offers that provide a simpler set of options to help improve the wildlife on farms; Capital Grants that provide grants for boundaries, trees and orchards, water quality and air quality; Woodland Management Plan grant to help create a UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) compliant 10-year woodland management plan; Woodland Tree Health grant to help restore and improve tree health; Facilitation Fund which supports individuals who bring together groups of farmers, foresters and land managers to improve the environmental outcomes in their area; Protection and Infrastructure grant which provides grants for woodland infrastructure.

Our project will provide the essential foundation for, and act as a springboard to, the development of Herefordshires Nature Recovery Strategy. After years of under-investment, Herefordshire lacks up ....more

Our project will provide the essential foundation for, and act as a springboard to, the development of Herefordshires Nature Recovery Strategy. After years of under-investment, Herefordshire lacks up to date information on the extent and condition of habitats, even for designated Local Wildlife Sites. Many have been damaged or degraded since designation in the 1990s and few are well managed. This project will reverse this situation!Our multi-strand project will:Restore, enhance and create new habitatscreate new jobs, extend existing temporary roles and offer traineeshipstrain project staff and volunteers to identify and manage high quality Local Wildlife Sites.gather data to refine Herefordshires Nature Recovery Network map and inform our Nature Recovery Strategyencourage more people, and a wider range of people, to achieve natures recovery by engaging and supporting landowners, individuals and communities to appreciate and act for nature.generate the skills, community engagement and social investment necessary to ensure the future implementation of Herefordshires Nature Recovery StrategyOur project will operate county wide, connecting the blue corridor of the Yazor Brook in the heart of Hereford City, through the farmed landscape to Nature Reserves, Local Wildlife Sites and Protected Landscapes

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

COVID19: Herefordshire Willdlife Trust

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

COVID19 - This grant is for staffing and equipment. It will benefit children from deprived areas who are currently experiencing lockdown due to Covid-19. The aim is to allow fun and increase levels ....more

COVID19 - This grant is for staffing and equipment. It will benefit children from deprived areas who are currently experiencing lockdown due to Covid-19. The aim is to allow fun and increase levels of confidence.

To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique ....more

To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique and their contribution to flood risk

To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique ....more

To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique and their contribution to flood risk

To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique ....more

To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique and their contribution to flood risk

The project centres around the use of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's environmental assets to benefit those in the community who need support to improve their mental health and well-being. This ....more

The project centres around the use of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's environmental assets to benefit those in the community who need support to improve their mental health and well-being. This project will offer eco-therapy to volunteers to provide essential early intervention to improve people's mental health and well-being. The project will centralise volunteer co-ordination, provide better training, support and monitoring, which will enable HWT to embed best volunteer practice across all departments.

This project provides fun outdoor activities for chidren from deprived areas. Children will be more physically active, increase development and strenthen relationships with parent/carer.

Natural Flood Management Programme Grant 2019/20

Natural Flood Management Programme Grant 2019/20

This measure is the primary Agri-environment-climate funding for England in delivering the Rural Development programme environmental land management priorities and builds on the agri-environment ....more

This measure is the primary Agri-environment-climate funding for England in delivering the Rural Development programme environmental land management priorities and builds on the agri-environment Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes offered under the previous RD programme.The measure funds activities intended to deliver environmental land management priorities contributing to England’s Biodiversity 2020 goals and legal obligations under the Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives and soil commitments made in the Natural Environment White Paper and increase resilience of wildlife, habitats and ecosystems to climate change.Funding is paid according to the payment rate for each option included in the individual agreement, and the area/length/number of the commitment selected and is based on income foregone and additional costs. Agreements can be 5 year multi annual commitments with the option of annual extensions for a further two years. 10 year commitments or longer will be offered in cases where an exception is clearly justified.RPA administers for measures in England.

This funding will be used to meet staffing and running costs, so that the group can continue to work with children to improve local wildlife, culminating with a hedgehog festival.

Conserving Herefordshire's Ice Age Ponds

Buzz About Queenswood

To fund other flood and coastal erosion risk management authorities in England for capital projects included in six year FCERM capital programme

This measure covers Agri-environment-organic farming support.Payments are based on income foregone and, where relevant, additional costs resulting from converting to an organic farming system. There ....more

This measure covers Agri-environment-organic farming support.Payments are based on income foregone and, where relevant, additional costs resulting from converting to an organic farming system. There are 5 different conversion payments available for different farming systems: Rotational Land; Improved Permanent Pasture; Unimproved Permanent Pasture; Horticulture; and Top Fruit.This measure aims to fund organic conversion and maintenance by active farmers and builds on existing conversion and maintenance support under the previous RD programme Environmental Stewardship (Organic Higher Level and Entry Level Stewardship) elements.Activities funded under this measure support farmers wishing to convert to and maintain organic farming systems for environmental benefits. Investments contribute to meeting Englands Biodiversity 2020 goals and legal obligations under the Habitats and Species and Water Framework Directives. Support also aims to deliver the main objectives on biodiversity and the water environment (including flood management).RPA administers for measures in England.

To fund other flood and coastal erosion risk management authorities in England for capital projects included in six year FCERM capital programme

To fund other flood and coastal erosion risk management authorities in England for capital projects included in six year FCERM capital programme

Queenswood Heritage Gateway

We want a wood burner and lighting so that local disadvantaged children can take part in warm, safe activities in our woodland classroom.

This funding will create a natural play area for younger children. Inclusive play equipment will provide a safe environment for children to explore, improving their social and developmental skills.

Lugg Wetland Gem

The group will use the funding to purchase and install a yurt to create an indoor space providing a venue for the Forest School for the benefit of children and young people from the rural villages. ....more

The group will use the funding to purchase and install a yurt to create an indoor space providing a venue for the Forest School for the benefit of children and young people from the rural villages. This will increase education and community engagement for local communities providing shelter from inclement weather in all seasons.

Birches Farm heritage project

An investment in the purchase of Birches Farm, conserving rare, unimproved grassland.

This project will provide children with 70 outdoor play sessions a year in green spaces across seven different communities in rural Herefordshire. Activities are likely to include den building, river ....more

This project will provide children with 70 outdoor play sessions a year in green spaces across seven different communities in rural Herefordshire. Activities are likely to include den building, river dipping, bug hunting, creating mini beast hotels, making bird feeders and nesting boxes, whittling tools such as bow and arrows, team games and making camp fires on which to cook healthy food. Adults will have the chance to train as Nature Rangers which will equip them with workplace skills.