A Model

A model for managing the uplands is what they say. So we have to assume that all the other upland managers are clamouring to fall inline with the E.M.P.'s prescription. Hard to believe. Or is it? You have to consider the conformism and closing of ranks that prevails in the conservation industry. But perhaps that's what they mean. However different the circumstances in other parts of the country all will agree that there's much capital to be made out of farm-management, Higher Level Stewardship and generous handouts with little scrutiny from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Perhaps that's the model. And another part of the model will be the policy on transparency and accountability. Anyway the exchange is here, via the consultation on the E.M.P.'s draft management plan:

Question:  Why no consultation about the Agri Environment Scheme and the other ways of this being funded? Is this public land or is it not? Where is the money coming from? How much from public funds controlled by Natural England? How much from Why no consultation about the Agri Environment Scheme and the other ways of this being funded? Is this public land or not? Where is the money coming from? How much from public funds from PDNPA and how much from members of NT and RSPB? Is EMP a separate charity? Will it submit its accounts to the Charity Commission?

Answer: There is no requirement for the EMP to publish accounts. It is not a separate charity but managed by a collaboration agreement between the NT and RSPB The land is still in public ownership by the PDNPA. They contribute for the next two years. The Charities   both contribute a significant amount. The Eastern Moors will become a model for management of the uplands and in doing that will demonstrate the costs involved in  managing an area like this. The input of agri-environment is vital if we want to continue the public benefits that the Eastern Moors brings.

I daresay "The input of agri-environment is vital if we want to continue the public benefits...." would be echoed by Sheffield Wildlife Trust. Because the public benefits brought to Blacka by agri environment schemes included the following.

Already We Don't

How Favoured We Are

No Farmland Here ?