Orchard and Hedgerow Grants

The Landscape Enhancement Grant scheme has been reviewed as part of the wider budget considerations and prioritisation taking place within the Countryside Service and the wider Council. As a non-statutory scheme the funding has had to be allocated elsewhere and so there will be no Landscape Enhancement Grants available this financial year or for the foreseeable future. However, should the budgetary situation change in the future then re-introduction of funding for the scheme would be a priority as the Countryside Service appreciates the vulnerability of the wider landscape of the county and how effective and appreciated the grant scheme has been over the last 16 years.

The two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty that include parts of the County may be able to assist with projects. Please contact them directly for further information.

• Malvern Hills AONB Unit: 01684 560616   email: aonb@worcestershire.gov.uk
• Wye Valley: 01600 710814 email: development@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk