The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has been awarded a ring fenced first-round pass of £904,500 as part of its Landscape Partnership programme. The grant includes £47,100 to support the development phase (complete October 2010).  After submission the total amount of £1.7 million will begin April 2011 to safeguard the future of the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes.

LCGM objectives:

·         To reverse the decline in biodiversity in the grazing marshes;

·         To ensure that any landscape and land-use change enhances and protects archaeological and historical features and contributes positively to overall landscape character;

·         To encourage the retention and re-establishment of viable pastoral farms;

·         To stimulate local economic activity through the marketing of locally produced high quality products and services;

·         To work with communities to strengthen civic pride and ensure they are beneficiaries

·         To improve the local environment for the benefit of all through enhanced access and recreation opportunities.

The Lincoln Coastal Grazing Marshes Project has been developed by a Project Partnership. The Partnership brings together interested parties from local authorities and agriculture, environment, conservation and heritage sector bodies.

http://www.lincsmarshes.org.uk