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Twisleton Scars, © Martin Priestley.

What the Project did

Limestone Country cattle in the Dales

  • Whole farm conservation plans were produced.

  • Invasive plants such as thistles and bracken were controlled.

  • The damaging effects of rabbit grazing were reduced.

  • Upland cattle grazing herds were established on Ingleborough and Malham Tarn National Nature Reserves.

  • A programme of economic and ecological research and monitoring was undertaken.

  • A range of demonstrations, publicity and awareness-raising events were held to promote the Project to a local, national and international audience.

  • A project officer was employed to be a single point of advice and support to Project farmers.

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