Farming in Protected Landscapes
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme (FiPL) directs funds to farmers and landowners within the UK’s 44 National Landscapes and National Parks. These protected landscapes across England, cover 25% of the land area and make an important contribution to climate, nature, people and place. Launched in 2021, the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme helps farmers and land managers deliver projects against these four key objectives.
| Climate | Delivering net zero with nature and nature-based solutions to help communities adapt to the unavoidable effects of climate change. |
| Nature | Playing a leading role in the delivery of the Nature Recovery Network and achieving the PMs commitment to protect 30% of land by 2030. |
| People | Providing a natural health service that will improve the nation’s public health and wellbeing through increased access to nature across all parts of society, as part of our green recovery. |
| Place | Creating centres of excellence and green innovation that are flourishing places to live and work, each with a strong identity and cultural heritage, and high recognition as attractive visitor destinations. |
FiPL in Chichester Harbour
The Scheme, funded by Defra, has been a great success to date. As a result, the programme has been extended to March 2029.
How to apply for a FiPL grant
To apply for a grant you need to be a farmer or land manager in Chichester Harbour National Landscape, or an organisation or individual collaborating with a farmer, or group of land managers. We are here to help you develop your project and secure support from the programme.
Further guidance about applying is found in the application form and guidance notes below:
Visit the Government’s Farming in Protected Landscapes site for more detail on the programme, including information on how applications are scored.
Chichester Harbour Projects so far:
Case Studies
How are grants awarded?
Most grant applications will be determined by the Local Assessment Panel (LAP). The LAP meets every 6-8 weeks and is made up of Members of the Conservancy, Natural England, local conservation bodies, local farmers and land managers. Grants above £10,000 are presented to the LAP for a decision; smaller applications may be determined through a fast-track process in-between meetings of the LAP.
The membership of the LAP is as follows:
Cllr Pieter Montyn, Chichester Harbour Conservancy (landowner) – Chairman
Cllr Ann Briggs, Chichester Harbour Conservancy (landowner) – Vice Chairman
Angus Sprackling, Farmer (Thorney Island, Nutbourne)
Chets Modi, National Farmers Union
Sam Wilson, Farmer (Hayling Island)
Stephen Johnson, Friends of Maybush Copse
Thomas Monnington, Farmer (Sidlesham)
Andrew Gentle, Farmer (Birdham)
John Goodspeed, Havant Nature