THE HERTFORDSHIRE AND MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

A Wilder Future for Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Ancient Astonbury and our Wilder Woodlands

This measure covers farm and business development grants made under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme. Grants are made in two instalments 80% of the total paid following confirmation ....more

This measure covers farm and business development grants made under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme. Grants are made in two instalments 80% of the total paid following confirmation of a successful bid and remainder paid during final year of implementing the business plan. Payment is subject to correct implementation of the business plan. This measure supports development and creation of rural micro / small businesses and farm diversification activity where the investments benefit the wider rural economy. RPA administers for measures in England.

The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood ....more

The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood management. Partnerships need to consider the targets of the 25 year environment plan, including: clean and plentiful water, thriving plants and wildlife, using resources from nature more sustainably and efficiently, enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment and mitigating and adapting to climate change. This focus will include actions to deliver improvements to the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England & Wales) Regulations 2017 objectives, climate crisis, biodiversity crisis, flood risk, coastal erosion, growing population, plastics and land management delivered through an integrated catchment approach. Managing the water environment (including rivers, lakes, groundwater, estuaries and the sea) can be very complex and requires balancing the priorities and needs of multiple water users, landowners, and organisations with differing roles and responsibilities considering how to maximise natural capital and net gain. Individual grant values range from £3,250 for sub-catchments to £250,000 for the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) National Support Group (NSG).

The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood ....more

The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood management. Partnerships need to consider the targets of the 25 year environment plan, including: clean and plentiful water, thriving plants and wildlife, using resources from nature more sustainably and efficiently, enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment and mitigating and adapting to climate change. This focus will include actions to deliver improvements to the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England & Wales) Regulations 2017 objectives, climate crisis, biodiversity crisis, flood risk, coastal erosion, growing population, plastics and land management delivered through an integrated catchment approach. Managing the water environment (including rivers, lakes, groundwater, estuaries and the sea) can be very complex and requires balancing the priorities and needs of multiple water users, landowners, and organisations with differing roles and responsibilities considering how to maximise natural capital and net gain. Individual grant values range from £3,250 for sub-catchments to £250,000 for the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) National Support Group (NSG).

Grant to Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Hertfordshire is home to one of the rarest environments in the world chalk rivers but they are under serious threat. Our project works collaboratively across a network of partners, including ....more

Hertfordshire is home to one of the rarest environments in the world chalk rivers but they are under serious threat. Our project works collaboratively across a network of partners, including community groups, landowners and local authorities, to protect Hertfordshires chalk rivers on a landscape scale. We restore the rivers and connect them to a natural floodplain of wetlands so that our freshwater wildlife can thrive; one of our objectives is to prevent water voles becoming extinct in Hertfordshire and will include water vole reintroduction.We have been operating the project for 10 years with huge success but funding will end this year and without support from GRCF we will have to close, putting project achievements and network relationships at risk.We will deliver river restoration across the county using a collaborative approach, building capacity in local groups and including activities such as natural flood management, supporting each of the three key themes of the GRCF. Our work supports the 25 Year Environment Plan and Water Framework Directive. We will retain two existing jobs, Living Rivers Officer and Water Vole and Invasive Non-Native Species Officer and supports a further 7 jobs across our organisation. We can begin delivery immediately.

COVID19: Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more

Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water environment. Defra has supported civil society organisations to establish and maintain partnerships across Englands catchments.

Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more

Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water environment. Defra has supported civil society organisations to establish and maintain partnerships across Englands catchments.

Go Wild in the Garden!

Many of our beneficiaries are isolated at home because of COVID-19 and as a result, their mental health and wellbeing is suffering. There is growing evidence to show the benefit of nature for ....more

Many of our beneficiaries are isolated at home because of COVID-19 and as a result, their mental health and wellbeing is suffering. There is growing evidence to show the benefit of nature for people's health. A recent evaluation by the University of Derby of 8,442 participants from the Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild campaign showed sustained and significant increases for scores in nature connection, health and happiness. Our online events programme provides ways for beneficiaries to become more connected to wildlife, inspiring them to develop a long-term relationship with nature, with lasting benefits to their mental health and wellbeing.

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.

Water Environment Improvement Fund - Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) 2019/20

Water Environment Improvement Fund - Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) 2019/20

Water Envronment Improvement Fund Hosting for Catchment Partnership for 1819

Water Envronment Improvement Fund Hosting for Catchment Partnership for 1819

Water Envronment Improvement Fund Catchment Based Approach National Support Group Work Programme 1718

Water Envronment Improvement Fund Catchment Based Approach National Support Group Work Programme 1718

This is a project by a registered charity in St Albans. The group will use funding to enhance a local nature reserve by clearing away rubbish and overgrown scrub, making the site accessible for the ....more

This is a project by a registered charity in St Albans. The group will use funding to enhance a local nature reserve by clearing away rubbish and overgrown scrub, making the site accessible for the local community. The group will also make improvements to wildlife habitats and hold open days to promote the reserve and involve local residents.