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Thursday, 28 February 2019

The Natural Capitalist

Last week, the Environment Secretary addressed the National Farmers' Union:
A World To Win - GOV.UK

This is in the context of new legislation:
The Agriculture Bill - all the information in one place - NFU
Big farmers to see funding cut post-Brexit after Gove shakeup | Environment | The Guardian

And of course, Brexit:
Brexit could be good for UK environment, says top government adviser | Environment | The Guardian
After Brexit, Britain has the chance to create a Restoration Economy - CapX

The proposal is to finance farming rather differently - and some would see it as an opportunity to be grasped: 


The Natural Capitalist
Clause One of the Agriculture Bill sets out future government funding of environmental work in the countryside. 
Charles Cowap considers how the practical details might unfold and how drafting agreements for ecosystem services might look.

F&FF - Technical and Business Information
3086 The Natural Capitalist.pdf 

The full piece is to be found here:
Land Journal: March-April 2019
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