The Rural Development Programme is jointly funded by the EU, through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and the Government.
Whats Available
During 2007-2103 there is a budget of £3.9 billion,more than double the budget for 2000-2006. Some £600 million will be made available to make agriculture and forestry more competitive and sustainable and to enhance opportunity in rural areas.
The new Rural Development Programme for England covers the period 2007-2013. In each region there is a Regional Implementation Plan setting out the specific priorities for that area. This draft has been widely consulted upon and agreed with regional partners. Please see the latest Forest Summary for further information.
Who Delivers the Programmes
The Delivery partners for each element of the programme are;
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Axis I Improving the competitiveness of the farming and forestry sectors – Northwest Regional Development Agency (Defra)
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Axis II Improving the environment and countryside – Natural England and the Forestry Commission (FC) through Environmental Stewardship andEngland Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS)
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Axis III Rural quality of life and diversification of the rural economy - Defra
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Axis IV The LEADER approach – Defra
Customer Liaison Day 28th November 2011
Keith Jones - Area Director, Forestry Commission – The Future and New Structure of the Forestry Commission
Kevin May - Partnership and Expertise Manager, Forestry Commission – EWGS Grants & Regulation Update
Stephen Lund - Solway, Border and Eden Land Management Team Leader, Natural England – Environmental Stewardship Update
David Hunter – RDPE - Supporting the Forestry Sector through RDPE (2011-2013)
Mike Furness – Woodfuel WIG Project Manager, Ngage – Woodfuel WIG
Ben Jones - Plant Health Manager, Forestry Commission England - Phytophthora Update
