On Tuesday, 28th November, newly appointed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs set his sights on the Darent Valley to meet with farmers, project partners and Kent Downs National Landscape to talk about Landscape Recovery Projects, announcing a rollout across the country of further schemes.
During the visit, the Minister announced a new package of measures. These included launching a search for a new National Park, 34 new landscape recovery projects and funding to help more children get outdoors and into the great British countryside.
The Minister visited Castle Farm in Shoreham to learn more about the Darent Valley Landscape Recovery Project. The project was launched as a pilot last year after we awarded the Darent Valley Farm Cluster a Farming in Protected Landscapes grant. The theme of the project is River Restoration, seeking to protect and restore the River Darent, a globally rare chalk stream facing many threats and challenges.
