Chichester Harbour Conservancy - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Farming - want to learn more?

If you are a farmer or owner of a small holding, we can offer advice on land management projects and potential sources of funding. Please contact the AONB Team for more information. Below is a list of useful links for other organisations that can help you.

Farm Business Advice

Business Link - free business advice and support service, available online and through local business advisers. www.businesslink.gov.uk

FWAG - independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers. www.fwag.org.uk

Environment Agency - guidance on environmental issues that are relevant to businesses. www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Farming Organisations

National Farmers Union - champions British farmers and provides professional representation and services to farmers and grower members. www.nfuonline.com

Country Land & Business Association - the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. www.cla.org.uk

Grants and Funding

Defra - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is a Government Department in the UK working to secure a healthy environment in which we and future generations can prosper. www.defra.gov.uk

Natural England - provide a wide range of information useful to farmers and land managers. www.naturalengland.org.uk

SEEDA - manages a range of local business grants schemes. www.seeda.co.uk

Rural Payments Agency - make rural payments, carry out rural inspections, and livestock tracing. www.rpa.gov.uk

Farming Heritage

English Heritage - helps people understand, value, care for and enjoy England's historic environment. www.english-heritage.org.uk

Other Useful Contacts

Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre - collect, manage and disseminate wildlife data, providing an information service for the whole of Sussex. www.sxbrc.org.uk

Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre - works to conserve and enhance biodiversity in Hampshire for all who live in or visit the county. www.hampshirebiodiversity.org.uk

 

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