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Points to bear in mind are:
The Grant Panel will wish to understand how the project for which funding is being sought will lead to measurable gains in the quality and/or extent of blanket bog, upland habitats or upland breeding bird habitat.
With this in mind you should aim to provide details of the existing habitats in and around the area of the planned works, commenting on their condition and setting out how the project will deliver benefits. The project for which funding is required should ideally be a practical one, using proven techniques.
Applicants may find it useful to refer to English Nature's Upland Management Handbook, which can be found at http://naturalengland.etraderstores.com/NaturalEnglandShop/SC26
The Grant Panel will need to be satisfied that the persons undertaking any works are appropriately experienced and qualified to do so. It is therefore Important that applicants provide as much detail as possible on how the work would be undertaken and by whom.
Applications will be considered regardless of Size, although larger scale schemes and/or schemes which show high grade management to create optimum habitat will be given preference.
You will need to demonstrate how the benefits of the project will be sustained once the Initial funding has been used.
Some activities that benefit biodiversity can have adverse effects on other features in the environment, such as for example, archaeological resources. It would be the applicant's responsibility to investigate any potential impacts on such features or other environmental interests.
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