COMMUNITY NEWS
Go-ahead for £3.2 million Tamara Landscape Partnership A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £2.3 million has been awarded to the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, for a project that aims to provide a brighter future for the valley and its communities, by making the landscape more robust and less susceptible to a range of pressures. Thanks to the contribution of National Lottery players, it will be possible for the Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme to work with farmers, landowners and communities over the next five years to manage and enhance landscapes rich in wildlife, as well as cultural and historic heritage; to help improve access to special places and promote ways for people to enjoy the landscape whilst improving their health and wellbeing. With match-funding commitments from other partners, the total to be invested across the Tamar Valley landscape over the next five years will be £3.2 million. Through 10 specific projects, at least 250 activity sessions will take place to improve mental and physical health & wellbeing; 50 hectares of woodland will be restored; 10 hectares of trees will be planted and 5 new orchards will be created.
Key details of the project include: •
Apprenticeships and internships to improve job prospects and to provide support for local businesses
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Advice and grants for farmers to reinstate landscapes and maintain traditional skills
Photo: Tobi O’Neill, TON Drone Service
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Community allotments with training opportunities and reintroduction of heritage varieties
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Social prescribing, including walking, running, art and bush craft
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Opportunities and support for local businesses as the Tamar Valley strives to become the destination for a lowcarbon, sustainable holiday
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Benefits for walkers as the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail will be extended to reach the coast
This exciting venture, that has been three years in the planning, has been made possible through a strong partnership between the Tamar Valley AONB and 19 organisations. Key funders are the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cornwall Council, Devon County Council, Environment Agency, Historic England, the AONB itself and the Woodland Trust. You can follow the Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme’s progress @TVAONB Facebook and Twitter, tamar_valley_aonb Instagram, or email tamara@tamarvalley.org.uk. We look forward to sharing more news and providing plenty of opportunities for you to get involved very soon.
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