What consultation and economic modelling has the Welsh Government undertaken to inform the development of the Habitat Wales Scheme, to ensure it provides a seamless transition from Glastir to future schemes?
Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd | Answered on 03/11/2023
Officials engaged with stakeholders during the development of the Habitat Wales Scheme. A wide scale consultation exercise was not undertaken. Formal economic modelling was not undertaken to inform the development of the Scheme. The application window for the scheme is open and successful applicants will be supported to deliver positive environmental outcomes in the run up to the Sustainable Farming Scheme.