Conveying The Benefits Of Biodiversity

To Farmers and Crofters

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1. Highlight the funding for a variety of different management options

2. Highlight capital payment options that can improve profitability

3. Limited interference with traditional farming practice

4. Being involved raises farmers and crofters profile

Previous Environmental

Schemes since early 80’s

• ESA Environmentally sensitive areas

• CPS Countryside premium scheme

• RSS Rural stewardship scheme

• RP Rural Priorities

• AECS Agri environment climate

scheme

Times have changed.

The early years

Little interference

Lack Of

Understanding

Lack Of

Understanding

Lack Of

Understanding

Recognition

Selection of on Farm

Animals

Red Squirrels Hen Harriers Otters Wood Peckers

Owls Stoats Deer Hedge Hogs

Sparrow Hawks Hares Rabbits Oyster Catchers

Buzzards Frogs Beavers Lapwings

Next Generation

Ideal Biodiversity