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Blue Grey, traditional cattle breed

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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