Sustainable Farming Scheme 'cautiously' welcomed by Coed Cadw
The SFS marks a shift in the way land management for public goods is supported in Wales.
Coed Cadw has welcomed the collaborative approach taken during its development but feels more work is needed to fully realise the scheme's potential.
Kylie Jones Mattock, director at Coed Cadw said: 'We welcome the recognition by the Welsh Government that sustainable land management delivers vital public goods - such as clean air and water, carbon storage, and cultural and community wellbeing.
"Framing these outcomes as a 'social benefit' payment is important, as it reflects the interconnected value of land, people, and place."
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