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Gower farms to help improve region and boost biodiversity

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May 06, 2025

FARMS based within the Gower National Landscape are set to work with Swansea Council to help improve the region and boost biodiversity.

- STAFF REPORTER

The council has received funding through the Welsh Government's Ffermio Bro programme - a national scheme that supports farming projects across Wales' National Parks and National Landscapes, that make improvements for nature and the environment.

The Ffermio Bro programme will operate over three years until 2028 across all designated landscapes in Wales and will benefit from an investment of £1.5 million.

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