To Develop the Assets & Resources of the High Quality Environment as an Economic Driver
| Description | Improving and making use of the natural resources in the area to bring economic rewards. Investment in activities and access, particularly sporting opportunities, to increase tourist spend and healthy recreational use. |
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| Examples of project activities that are eligible | Improvements to paths, route-ways and land management. Local tourism activities to increase access and opportunities. Encouraging sustainable access to and use of sensitive environments |
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| Projects are more likely to be funded if they demonstrate that they: |
• Link up communities, businesses and land managers |
| Description | Increasing the contribution of the heritage and culture of the area to diversifying the economic base, within the context of a high quality environment | |
| Examples of project activities that are eligible |
Enhancing heritage buildings, assets and understanding. |
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| Projects are more likely to be funded if they demonstrate that they: | • Link up communities, businesses and land managers • Add value to environmental assets • Contribute to the tourism sector • Prioritise sustainability |
| Description | Realise the potential of our natural assets in terms of forestry and marine products, food and drink, waste management, environmental technologies etc through projects and skills training. | |
| Examples of project activities that are eligible |
Support for food, drink, marine and forestry products from production to supply chain. |
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| Projects are more likely to be funded if they demonstrate that they: | • Leave an improved environment as a legacy which benefits the area for years to come • Use new ideas and technologies to minimise negative environmental impacts • Add value to local products and services. |