Environmental schemes unlock biodiversity benefits

16 July 2010

Category: Farm Management

Contract Farming Agreements and SRDP Rural Priorities Scheme unlock massive biodiversity benefits on Perthsire farms...

A pioneering agri-environment scheme has been developed by the Farm Management team in partnership with Mansfield Estates.

The scheme is taking place on 7,783 acres of two adjoining Perthsire farms and will unlock incredibly benefits for both plants and wildlife as well as assist in the recovery of grouse numbers.

Douglas Ogilvie, Smiths Gore Partner based in the Perth office, comments: "This is of tremendous interest to landowners and farmers. The schemes are all about restoring habitat and encouraging biodiversity."

To read more about the Contract Farming Agreements and SRDP Rural Priorities Scheme that will unlock the biodiversity benefits, please click on the icon below.

To discuss any aspect of the schemes contact Douglas Ogilvie on 01738 552524 or e-mail douglas.ogilvie@smithsgore.co.uk Download this article