RSPB trials 'no fence' grazing to benefit ground-nesting birds
A new project is being trialled at RSPB Geltsdale, in Cumbria, using a flock of Herdwick sheep and “Nofence” collars to restore ground-nesting bird
Source: fwi.co.uk
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Herdwick sheep fitted with 'no-fence' collars to help farm birds thrive
A new and innovative conservation grazing method, using Herdwick sheep fitted with ‘no-fence’ collars, is being trialled to boost farmland birds.
Source: farminguk.com
Curlews: Cumbria farmer awarded for helping endangered birds
Ian Bell's land management has been crucial to the breeding success of curlews, the RSPB says.
Source: yahoo.com
Cumbrian farming couple hailed for efforts in boosting Curlew numbers
A Cumbrian farming couple have won an award for their efforts to protect and support endangered Curlews and other wading birds.
Source: farminguk.com
Pioneering fenceless grazing being trialled at RSPB Geltsdale
The project is based at RSPB Geltsdale and is pioneering in terms of wildlife and conservation grazing. The new method of virtual fencing for livestock is being trialled in this part of the North Pennines to discover what benefits it has for wildlife conservation and high nature value farming in the uplands. In Cumbria, 19 Highland cross cattle on the RSPB reserve of Geltsdale have successfully trialled the £300-per-collar technology as part of the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme, led by the North Pennines AONB Partnership and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund....
Source: thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk