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Inside a medieval threshing barn, looking up to the roof. The ancient cruck timbers are holding up the roof and a hayloft is in the distance with a ladder up to it.
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Heritage Buildings Restoration in the Malvern Hills

Farming in Protected Landscapes funding has restored two very special heritage buildings in the Malvern Hills National Landscape.

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In a narrow valley, two stakes hold a 'leaky dam' in place. The leaky dam is made of long branches piled on top of each other. A woman in a blue jacket and wellies is facing away, looking up the valley which is quite steep sided, with trees growing.
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Slowing the flow at St Agnes

A Farming in Protected Landscapes project in the Cornwall National Landscape used leaky dams to tackle farm runoff that threatened a beloved beach.

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A space age looking machine sits in a pristine room. It's a micro mill. It's white and has a funnel on the top - over the top of that is a silver pipe. Silver pipes protude from the front of the mill, and a hopper in front - fed by the silver pipe.
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Farmer, miller, baker: regenerating the land, nourishing people

A Farming in Protected Landscapes grant has helped establish a stoneground micro-mill in the Chilterns – reviving a centuries-old local food tradition

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A view of an orchard, a small tree is in the foreground. There are trees on the left hand side, and some bushes. In the distance, in a grassy open area in front of more trees, there are a couple of gazebos and people.
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Restoring a community orchard in Bere Ferrers

A Farming in Protected Landscapes project in the Tamar Valley National Landscape has brought a neglected traditional orchard back to life.

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Two people are restoring a hedgerow. One is in an orange hi viz jacket, the other in yellow. They both have green trousers and wellies on. They are both cutting at the hedge with long handled loppers and there is a carpet of orange autumn leaves on the floor.
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Adfer coetiroedd a gwrychoedd yn Fferm Llangwyfan

Bu Ffermio Bro yn sylfaen i brosiect difa rhywogaethau goresgynnol ac adfer cysylltiadau gwrych hanfodol rhwng hen goetiroedd.

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A person in a yellow hi viz jacket is restoring a hedgerow. A deciduous tree is visible in the background. It's winter as the tree has no leaves. The person is holding a tool and wearing a black beanie hat.
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Restoring woodland and hedgerows at Llangwyfan Farm

A Ffermio Bro project in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape tackled invasive species and restored hedgerows.

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Loveland Community Field

Farming in Protected Landscapes funded project transforms community land into a hub for food, nature, and wellbeing in Cornwall National Landscape

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An orange digger is situated in a drained pond, digging out mud from the bottom. The ponds has quite steep banks and there are white houses in the distance.
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Restoring a vital pond habitat in the Stour Valley

A Farming in Protected Landscapes project in the Dedham Vale National Landscape brought a silted pond back to life for wildlife and walkers alike.

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A view of a flat landscape. A yellow field meets the sea in the far distance. Closer there are shadows of people, seven of them in a line with their arms held high above their heads looking celebratory.
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Green Social Prescribing in Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Farming in Protected Landscapes grant funds project using nature to support mental and physical wellbeing.

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