The Royal Countryside Fund gathers farmers in Lancashire to explore biodiversity

The session saw 24 farming families attend from across the county with active participation and discussion throughout. 

The workshop, delivered by Yorkshire farmer and consultant Fraser Hugill, provided attendees with valuable insights into how biodiversity can benefit both farm ecosystems and business sustainability. Emphasising the importance of biodiversity in farming systems, the workshop offered practical steps farmers can take to protect and enhance habitats. The session also outlined available funding opportunities to support biodiversity on farms.

Attendees discussed what species and habitats they would like to see in the future and how taking photographs throughout the year can create a good baseline record of what is already present.

Keith Halstead, Executive Director of The Royal Countryside Fund, said: “It was encouraging to see so many farmers attend at the end of a busy day on their farm demonstrating how much enthusiasm and interest there is for this topic, as biodiversity not only forms an essential part of our farming systems, but also contributes to the overall quality of all our lives.”

The Royal Countryside Fund would like to acknowledge our thanks to The Royal Warrant Holders Association Charity Fund for their generous support of this workshop. 

Claire Anderson, Manager of The Royal Warrant Holders Association Charity Fund, said: “The Trustees and I were delighted to support a wonderful initiative. Great to hear that so many farming families attended from across the UK, hopefully they will action the practical steps to reduce the impact on biodiversity.”