Comparative Monitoring and Evaluation of Dry-Stone Walls by University of Gloucestershire

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Natural England awarded a contract to University of Gloucestershire for a comparative monitoring and evaluation project on dry-stone walls.

The project focused on assessing the condition and management of dry-stone walls as historic environment assets and landscape features, examining how agri-environment schemes have supported their maintenance, and reviewing current options to inform future protection and management under Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS).

Comparative case studies were conducted across various landscape types, both protected and unprotected, and within and outside agri-environment schemes, to develop improved understanding, monitoring, and management practices.

The contract value was £257,047.5.