Defra consultation TB pre-movement testing between farm and common

6 Dec 2013: Defra is inviting views from stakeholders on proposals for new control measures to further reduce the risk of bovine TB transmission between cattle... read more

The Foundation responds to the CAP consultation

5 Dec 2013: The Foundation has responded to the Defra consultation on the future CAP. Below are some of the main points we made. Direct payments The Foundation... read more

Brendon Commons to have the first commons council

5 Dec 2013: The Brendon Commons, in the Devon part of the Exmoor National Park, are to have the first-ever commons council under the Commons Act 2006. The... read more

Art competition in the Chilterns

5 Dec 2013: The stunning landscape of the Chilterns has inspired artists over the years.  To celebrate the natural beauty of our commons, the Chilterns... read more

Who gets Agri-Environment Scheme monies on common land in England?

24 Nov 2013: It is now more than 25 years since agri-environment schemes (AES) were introduced in England.  On common land these AE agreements are complex... read more

Defra publishes plans for CAP reform for England – we plan to respond

4 Nov 2013: Defra’s CAP reform consultation is out and will seek views on a wide range of policy areas. The document is available on-line. While the CAP... read more

Response from Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP

8 Oct 2013: We have received a response to our letter sent on the 18th September from The Secretary of State,  Owen Paterson MP. In our letter we ... read more

FCL letter to Owen Paterson MP, Secretary of State, Defra re Commons and CAP reform

19 Sep 2013: Julia Aglionby, our Chair, attended a Defra stakeholder meeting last week where progress on CAP reform and next steps were discussed. Julia met both... read more