The Landscape Recovery Scheme provides funding for long-term and large scale projects in England
Applications for this round can be made until 21st September 2023
| Purpose | To provide funding for long-term and large scale projects extending over more than 20 years, using public and private funding, to restore habitats and ecosystems |
| Eligibility | England wide Projects must support net zero, protected sites, and wildlife-rich habitats. For example: – Sequestering habitats such as salt marshes – National Nature Reserves – Rivers and Streams Must encompass a broadly connected area of at least 5000 hectares – gaps are acceptable if they don’t compromise the outcome Land in other government schemes can be included |
| Length of Scheme (5 phases) | 1. Application – to be made before 21st September 2023 for the current round 2. Evaluation by DEFRA which will take up to 10 weeks 3. Enrolment – checks made by the Environment Agency and Natural England which will take 10-14 weeks 4. Preparing to implement the problem – can take up to 2 years 5. Project Implementation – delivering the project which is likely to take more than 20 years |
| Who Can Apply? | Private land managers and land owners: – farmers (including tenants) – foresters – charities – collaboration groups – public bodies such as local authorities, royal parks, parish councils |
| How To Apply | You will need to complete the following: – Project Proposal Form – Land Manager Support Form – Project Development Costs Form You will also need to create 3 maps Guidance for applications can be found here |