Farmers and land managers within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are being encouraged to apply for the next round of Ffermio Bro support, with the latest Expression of Interest window now officially open.
Ffermio Bro supports practical, farmer-led projects that help deliver positive outcomes for nature, water quality, habitat connectivity, traditional boundaries, wildfire resilience and the wider farmed landscape across the National Park.
Following a successful first year, the programme has already supported a wide range of projects across Pembrokeshire, including habitat restoration, watercourse fencing, traditional boundary restoration, firebreak creation and woodland connectivity work.
During Year One, the programme supported:
- 37 farms and land managers across the National Park
- Projects covering just under 3,000 hectares
- More than four kilometres of hedgerow creation and restoration
- Over 800 metres of watercourse improvement and protection works
- Around 27 hectares of woodland support and management
- A range of collaborative projects focused on improving biodiversity and ecosystem resilience across the National Park.
Arwel Evans, Conservation Farm Liaison Officer with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, said:
“The first year of Ffermio Bro has shown what can be achieved when farmers and land managers are supported to deliver practical conservation work on the ground.
“We've worked with farms across the National Park on projects ranging from habitat restoration and water quality improvements to traditional boundary work and wildfire resilience.
“Looking ahead to the next two years, we're particularly keen to support projects that improve water quality and river resilience across catchments such as the Eastern and Western Cleddau, Nyfer and Gwaun. That includes practical measures such as riparian fencing, buffer strips, healthier soils and habitat management that help keep rivers clean and resilient for the future.”
Gareth Waters, Ffermio Bro Advisor, added:
“One of the strengths of the scheme is that projects are designed around individual farms and local priorities.
“We're keen to support practical projects that deliver long-term benefits for both farming businesses and the landscape, and we'd encourage interested farmers to contact us before the deadline.”
The current application window for Ffermio Bro: Farming within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park will remain open until Monday 22 June 2026.
Further information on the scheme, eligibility and how to submit an Expression of Interest can be found at www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/ffermio-bro.
