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Farmers' & Shepherds' Focus Groups

These discussion groups will aim at identifying and reviewing best management practices in extensive hill systems.

Different locations across Britain to get the widest coverage of extensive hill systems:

  • Mid-Wales
  • Scottish Highlands
  • Derbyshire
  • Lake District

This part of the project is run by SAC and ADAS.

Mid-Wales


Scottish Highlands

This group is led by SAC farm adviser Ron Duncan.

Peak District

The Derbyshire Focus Group is centred on the Hope Valley in the High Peak area with 15 to 20 participating farmers predominantly located in the valleys radiating out from there.

Lake District

The Cumbria Focus Group is centred on the Keswick area with 15 participating farmers predominantly located in the valleys radiating out from there.

Contact

Prof Alistair Stott
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road,
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
TelWork 0131 535 4023
MobileWork 07774 6955613
Fax 0131 535 4345

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