Cranborne Chase National Landscape (CCNL) to fund creation of ten new traditional orchards.
CCNL aims to support the creation of ten new, community managed ‘traditional orchards’ across the National Landscape. These orchards will enhance local places and spaces for people, biodiversity, heritage, and landscape character. The organisation is inviting Town and Parish Councils, established community groups, and landowners to express interest in restoring derelict orchards, identifying sites that could become orchards or creating new community ‘traditional orchards’.
CCNL has received capital funding from Defra to support the government’s Environmental Improvement Plan target of creating 250,000ha of wildlife rich habitat by 2030. The fund can cover 100% of the capital costs that may include site acquisition, preparation, infrastructure and tree planting, providing a fantastic opportunity to create new wildlife-rich spaces within your community.
Local councils within the National Landscape should download the documents below and submit expressions of interest or request further discussions - there is no fixed deadline.
