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  • Extension given to environmental farming grant scheme in Suffolk and Essex

    Farmers and land managers in the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) will be able to benefit from a key funding stream for a further two years, following today’s announcement and publication of the Environmental Improvement Plan by Defra. The Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme, which funds projects on…

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  • A new career opportunity for nature-loving young people in Suffolk and Essex

    Young people in Suffolk and Essex are being encouraged to apply for a new work placement opportunity to help care for local wildlife and the local landscape. The role is with the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), and part of the wider New to Nature programme. It is…

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  • More than £30,000 of grant funding now available across the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley

    An annual grants scheme that sees over £30,000 awarded to community projects across the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley has opened for applications.  Communities are invited to apply for funding from two different grant funds, offering different levels of grants for varying purposes.  The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley…

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  • Celebrating the heroes of the Dedham Vale

    Nominations have opened for the award that recognises the amazing contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).  The Robert Erith National Landscape Award recognises the hard work and outstanding contributions by people to make the area an even better place for wildlife, communities, and visitors alike.  Anyone can be put forward for the award if you believe they have made an outstanding…

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  • Support Suffolk’s Greenest County Awards 2023

    Suffolk County Council’s Greenest County Awards are back for 2023 and we are supporting them in bringing individuals and organisations together to recognise and celebrate those who are doing their part. The Creating the Greenest County Awards have a long history of celebrating environmental excellence across Suffolk. They recognise achievements of businesses, individuals, communities, organisations…

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