Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme

Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme

– Sally Pheasant, Farming Engagement Support Officer QHNL The Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme is a grant funded programme via Defra and is available to all farmers and landowners in the Quantocks. Our research shows that most farmers have heard …

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Tick Surveying on the Quantocks

Tick Surveying on the Quantocks

– Andy Stevenson, Quantock Hills National Landscape Since 2014 the rangers from the Quantock Hills National Landscape Team have taken part in a national survey carried out across 32 National Parks and National Landscapes (formerly AONBs) in England and Wales …

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The Cothelstone Community Dig

The Cothelstone Community Dig

– Dan Broadbent, Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme This year’s QLPS community archaeology excavation revealed a multi-period site, including a prehistoric enclosure and an Early Medieval cemetery in the heart of the Quantocks. Previous QLPS excavations have identified a late Bronze …

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Observing the Land

Observing the Land

– Pete Gotto We have a small team of ‘Observers’ who regularly walk parts of the land which Friends of the Quantocks acquired a decade ago. Each member of the team covers a specific area and reports back to me, …

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Chairman’s letter

Chairman’s letter

– Robin Stamp Whilst many of you will have read various articles by me over the years with my treasurer or my wildlife enthusiast hat on, today I write to you as the new chairman of the charity. It has …

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The Cry of the Wild

The Cry of the Wild

“What humans need to do to keep the world full of wildlife“ A talk by author Charles Foster at Stogursey Victory Hall on Monday 23rd September 7.30pm This is our next special event celebrating 75 years of the Friends of …

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