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What is Tir Gofal?
Tir Gofal (‘Land Care’) is an agri-environment scheme, available on farmed land throughout Wales, which rewards farmers for caring for the environmental, historical and cultural features on their land.
Tir Gofal builds on the experience of previous schemes, such as Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) and Tir Cymen. It is designed to support the farming community in protecting the rich heritage of rural Wales and reflects the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for sustainable farming, coupled with greater opportunities for public enjoyment of the countryside. Agreements apply to the whole farm and last for ten years with a break clause after five years.
The objectives of Tir Gofal are:
- To protect and enhance habitats of importance to wildlife
- To protect and enhance the beauty of the landscape
- To protect and enhance historic and archaeological features
- To provide opportunities for new public access to the countryside
Who runs the scheme?
Tir Gofal is part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s agri-environment programme, and is part funded by the European Union and run in accordance with the rules and requirements of the Rural Development Plan regulations.
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