Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) – South West updates

Last month, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds MP announced the extension of the successful Farming in Protected Landscapes programme (FIPL) for a further three years.

The funding includes £30 million in funding for 2026/27 to support farmers in enhancing nature recovery, tackling climate change and preserving cultural heritage. Since its launch, the programme has supported more than 11,000 farmers across 44 protected landscapes in enhancing nature recovery, tackling climate change, and preserving cultural heritage.

Below is an update of project funding across the south west.

Cranbourne Chase: Within Cranborne Chase, FiPL funding has supported a diverse range of projects. The programme has very limited funding available this year, but applicants are asked to make enquiries for the next financial year. Information can be found here.

Dartmoor National Park Authority: The FiPL team is currently prioritising projects that have a completion date of the 31st March 2026. However, it is welcoming new enquiries. Information can be found here.

Exmoor National Park: The FiPL programme on Exmoor is open to applications that can be delivered by March 2029. To date, 358 farmers have been participating in FiPL funded projects with 173 projects completed. Click here for details.

Mendip Hills: Each year the National Landscape Team will be able to allocate around £270,000 for projects that help farmers adapt to climate change, let nature recover, protect the landscape character and engage with people. Full details are available here.

North Devon: To date £700,000 has been awarded. Please visit their website for further information.

North Wessex: Over the four years of the North Wessex Downs FiPL programme, 180 grants have been given to over 70 individual farmers for a wide range of projects. Details of future funding can be found here.

Quantock Hills: In the Quantock Hills, FiPL funding has reached 57 farmers and landowners. Find out how you can apply.

South Devon: If you have a project idea, farmers are invited to submit their details to their FiPL team. Contact the FiPL team here.

Further details of other schemes in other areas will be updated as they become available.