12 January
We are pleased to announce that The Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grant funding has been extended for a further three years, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.
Due to the success and positive impacts achieved in previous years, improving biodiversity, boosting climate resilience and encouraging sustainable farming, the Government have committed a further £30 million in funding for 2026/27.
Over the past five years the total amount of grant money allocated to projects in the North York Moors National Park is more than £4.3m. The initiative has helped farmers and land managers with projects that support nature, mitigate climate change, provide opportunities for people to enjoy and learn about the North York Moors, or that protect and improve the character of the landscape. Examples of these projects include traditional orchards, scrub management, pond and stream restoration, educational visits, bird surveys, wildflower meadow creation, traditional crafts such as cider making and tweed production, interpretation and signage, benches, volunteer training and restoration of heritage buildings.
The announcement regarding the funding was made by the Environment Secretary on 8 January at the Oxford Farming Conference.
Dave Arnott, FiPL Officer at the North York Moors National Park Authority, said:
"We'd encourage anyone who has been mulling over an innovative idea to get in touch with our team of experts, so that we can help guide you through the application process, as we are now accepting expressions of interest for 2026/29 projects."
To read more about Farming in Protected Landscapes, it's impact in the North York Moors so far, and eligibility and application information, please visit Farming in Protected Landscapes | NYMNP
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Media contacts
Nina Beadle, Communications Officer, North York Moors National Park Authority
press@northyorkmoors.org.uk
The North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors is a beautiful landscape of stunning moorland, ancient woodland and historic sites. Created on 28 November 1952, it became Britain’s sixth national park. Covering an area of 554 square miles (1,436 square kilometres) the National Park has 26 miles of coastline, two national nature reserves, 840 Scheduled Monuments and over 3,000 listed buildings, attracting an estimated 8.4 million visitors a year.
The National Park has two visitor centres, Danby Lodge National Park Centre and Sutton Bank National Park Centre, providing opportunities for cycling, walking, eating, picnicking, shopping, crafts and wildlife-watching. The centre in Danby also houses the Inspired by… gallery, which features regularly changing exhibitions by artists who draw their inspiration from the North York Moors.