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Wed, 14 Jul 2021
The Manx Government has appointed Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) as its delivery partner for the Agri-Environment Scheme (AES).
Under the AES farmers can apply for targeted funding for projects on their land that benefit the environment, enhance biodiversity or mitigate climate change. A wide range of grants are available for initiatives such as habitat creation, tree planting and flood reduction.
The partnership will see the MWT providing free expert farm consultations and helping active farmers with applications, with DEFA maintaining full control of the AES.
Leigh Morris, CEO of MWT, said: ‘We’re delighted to be able play an even greater role in protecting and restoring the Manx countryside, by helping to drive an increase in nature friendly farming across the 88% of the Isle of Man that is agriculture land. Our help will not cost Manx farmers a penny and we are looking forward to helping them to get the most from the scheme.’
Last year MWT and the Manx National Farmers' Union (MNFU) signed a memorandum of understanding which stated their desire to work more closely for the benefit of the environment, and MWT aim to work with all Manx farmers within the AES.
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