Assessment of Agri-Environment Schemes for Coastal Floodplain Grazing Marsh

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to University of Gloucestershire for a desk-based assessment of how effective Agri-Environment Schemes (AES) have been in protecting the interest features of coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, and how AES have contributed to improving natural floodplain functioning.

The project involved reviewing the existing coastal and floodplain grazing marsh inventory to clarify the extent to which areas of highly important refuges for wetland wildlife fall within or outside the HLS target area, and recommending boundary changes.

It also included case studies covering a range of issues affecting AES use, requiring consultation with land managers.

The contract value was AUD 40,667.