Farming in Protected Landscapes programme extended to 2029

Previously due to end in March 2026, the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme will continue until March 2029. This extension gives farmers and land managers the time and certainty they need to plan ahead and deliver lasting benefits for nature, support adaptation to a changing climate, connect people with the landscape and care for the special places that make the Chilterns National Landscape so distinctive.

Today’s announcement, which included a package of measures such as reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), a £30m cash injection to support farmer collaboration, and extending the FiPL programme, recognises the vital role that farmers and land managers play in shaping and caring for protected landscapes. It will enable more ambitious, long-term projects that enhance biodiversity, support sustainable land management, and help people engage with the Chilterns.

“This is very positive news for the Chilterns,” said Dr Elaine King, Chief Executive Officer at the Chilterns National Landscape. “The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme has already delivered real benefits for the landscape, its wildlife and local communities. Another three years of funding gives farmers and land managers the opportunity to think bigger, plan further ahead and achieve even more for this nationally important landscape.”

More information about the new funding will be shared in due course. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to explore the wide range of projects already supported by the FiPL programme and see how local farmers and land managers are making a real difference for nature, the community, and the unique landscapes of the Chilterns.

We look forward to supporting many more inspiring initiatives that will protect, enhance and celebrate the Chilterns National Landscape for generations to come.