There are just 10 days left to help shape Hereford’s Ridge to River Landscape Recovery Project. Ridge to River is a Round 2 Defra funded Landscape Recovery Project with a vision to restore Herefordshire’s rural heart, providing food and wildlife habitat whilst protecting water and soils, and contributing to climate mitigation and social value. All individuals, groups and organisations who have an interest in Hereford’s Landscape and nature recovery are invited to participate in an 8-minute survey, to help us understand how best to engage people in this important project. You can begin the survey here: Ridge to River
PTES, RSPB, National Trust, Rewilding Britain, Marine Conservation Society and many others are joining forces for the first-ever Wild Summit, a full day dedicated to celebrating UK nature and building the collective momentum needed to restore it. There will be inspiring speakers, expert panels, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations. The summit is designed to showcase the incredible work already happening and highlight the vital role every sector must play in helping the UK restore wildlife and protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. It is taking place at the Bristol Beacon on 11th September 2025. It is also possible
During the last week HGN has linked up to share TWO events with member organisations! Thanks to everyone who came along. Last Friday evening HGN members joined Pomona Solar Co-op and guests to celebrate 10 years of community energy in Herefordshire – Pomona will be sharing more news about that shortly. Then on Wednesday this week, the HGN steering group and other members were hosted on a visit to Growing Local’s new 19-acre site at Southside Farm, Hereford. A wonderful and inspiring project, combining the growing of beautiful vegetable crops with cooking, community and education. If you’ve not been
You are invited to help shape Hereford’s Ridge to River Landscape Recovery Project. Ridge to River is a Round 2 Defra funded Landscape Recovery Project with a vision to restore Herefordshire’s rural heart, providing food and wildlife habitat whilst protecting water and soils, and contributing to climate mitigation and social value. All individuals, groups and organisations who have an interest in Hereford’s Landscape and nature recovery are invited to participate in an 8-minute survey, to help us understand how best to engage people in this important project. You can begin the survey here: Ridge to River Stakeholder Survey The survey
Love Parks Week takes place 25th July – 3rd August and is an opportunity to celebrate the vital role green spaces play for communities across the UK. Herefordshire is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and parks. This Love Parks Week you are encouraged to enjoy your favourite park or explore a new one! The Herefordshire Council website has a useful page where you can search for a park by postcode, or by park facilities (handy if you’re looking to explore something new!). Over in Leominster, there’s FREE weekly park yoga taking place every Sunday until 14th September. Find
Click here to read how you can get involved in shaping the future of Merton Meadow into an environmentally led and sustainable community. Click this link to go straight to the online consultation.
Click here to read about the Soil Farmer of the Year Award, given to John Joseph of Trecorras Farm, Herefordshire. Click on this link to read about the Riverside Inn at Aymestrey which has won a sustainability award.
03/07/2025
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Hereford Rural Hub including details of sources of advice on farming with nature; species-rich grasslands; natural flood management and catchment sensitive farming.
05/06/2025
Click here for the latest newsletter from Rural Hub Herefordshire including: A list of farms that will be opening to the public for Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 8th June; Details of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which offers support to farmers and land managers in the Wye Valley National Landscape to carry out projects that support nature recovery, mitigate the impacts of climate change and support nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses; The Woodland Trust’s Morewoods scheme..
16/05/2025
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Rural Farm Herefordshire with an update on the withdrawal of the SFI and details of a forthcoming visit to Re-gen Ben’s farm on Wednesday 21st May.
