Wilder grazing unit: March & April 2021 update
It’s been a busy few months, with lots of headway being made.
The project remains on schedule to deliver within the planned scope, budget and timescales.
Key milestones reached in March/April included:
- final locations of all highways cattle grids agreed, taking account where possible of needs/views of all parties;
- tenders prepared with detailed specifications and maps, to procure local fencing contractors to install new and update existing fences and gates to create outer boundaries of Unit;
- Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) appointed to construct a heathland dwelling using natural materials and methodologies, ready for educational engagement later in year;
- some engagement with local accommodation and activity providers has occurred, albeit Covid restrictions have limited such opportunities – significantly more engagement is planned;
- core list of flora and fauna species identified for different levels of ecological monitoring;
- appropriate protocols and agreements in place or under development across the partnership for Finance, Grazing arrangements, Animal Welfare, Ecological changes;
- plans for maintenance of existing/introduction of further livestock in progress;
- key specialists engaged to help prepare a Sustainable Tourism Plan.