Country sports in line for subsidy
Series: Times ; 2 May 2001, 1(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Hunting, shooting and fishing, alongside other outdoor pursuits and environmental enterprises, could be eligible for special funding under government plans to pay landowners for maintaining the traditional landscape. The proposals, included in a report by the MAFF Hill Farm Task Force, have been welcomed by the Country Land and Business Association, Countryside Alliance and National Farmers Union, although landowners will have to demonstrate that their stewardship benefits the community, economy and environment.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3717-26 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112368-1001 |
Hunting, shooting and fishing, alongside other outdoor pursuits and environmental enterprises, could be eligible for special funding under government plans to pay landowners for maintaining the traditional landscape. The proposals, included in a report by the MAFF Hill Farm Task Force, have been welcomed by the Country Land and Business Association, Countryside Alliance and National Farmers Union, although landowners will have to demonstrate that their stewardship benefits the community, economy and environment.