Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and biodiversity study
This research investigated the relationship between the CAP and farmland biodiversity.
Theme | Nature recovery
SmartSoil – Sustainable Farm Management Aimed at Reducing Threats to SOILs under climate change
The overarching aim of SmartSOIL was to contribute to reversing the current degradation trend of European agricultural soils by improving soil carbon management in soils of arable and mixed farming systems covering intensive to low-input and organic farming systems.
Evidence to support negotiations on future AGri-Env Schemes (AES) (2012/13)
This Defra funded project reviewed evidence and provided a summary of outputs relevant to the development of new agri-environment schemes.
Peatland Restoration on Exmoor – Review and Recommendations
This project condcuted a review of peatland restoration on Exmoor and gave guidance to the Steering Group on how best to proceed with future peatland restoration.
An ecosystem services pilot in the South West – building a framework for delivery
The CCRI was commissioned by the Exmoor National Park Authority and Natural England to develop a delivery framework for ecosystem services within the uplands.
Attitudinal Survey to Evaluate the Implementation of Uplands Entry Level Stewardship
This project evaluated upland farmers’ attitudes to the Uplands Entry Level Stewardship scheme which was introduced in July 2010.
Economics of Co-ordination in Environmental Stewardship (2012)
This project explored different mechanisms for delivering co-ordinated agri-environmental schemes.
Upper Thames Pilot Catchment
The aim of the pilot was to develop a shared vision and an integrated strategic delivery plan (The Upper Thames Catchment Management Plan) to deliver a healthy, functioning river environment across the catchment.
Water with Integrated Local Delivery (WILD)
WILD has, over two distinct phases aimed to bring about environmental improvements to rivers and other watercourses via a partnership approach.