Useful Links

 

Defra  

Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is a UK Government Department and has the overarching challenge to enable everyone to live within our environmental means. 

 



CAAV

CAAV members are agricultural and rural valuers who provide professional advice and valuation expertise on issues affecting the countryside from tenancy matters to sales and purchase of farms & land, from taxation and compulsory purchase to auctioneering, from conservation issues to farming structures.
 


RICS

RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors members offer the very best advice on a surprisingly diverse range of land, property, construction and related environmental issues. As part of its role they help to set, maintain and regulate standards – as well as providing impartial advice to Governments and policymakers.


CLA 

The CLA is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.

The CLA offers its members leadership and professional advice on matters of financial planning, law, taxation, environment, planning and rural economy. It uses its expertise and experience on rural matters to promote its members’ interests and to influence decision-makers.

 

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It is their job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society.

 

 

ALA

ALA was founded to provide a forum for professionals serving agriculture – lawyers, surveyors, accountants, bankers, farm business consultants and others to support each other in their specialisms.

It is now the UK's premier independent cross-disciplinary organisation dealing on an agenda-free, non-partisan, non-political basis with all matters arising in connection with rural business.


Natural England

Natural England works for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promote access, recreation and public well-being; and contribute to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

 

RPA

RPA was established in 2001 as an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). RPA is responsible for the CAP payment functions formerly delivered by the Defra Paying Agency and the Intervention Board.


Countryside Wales

Countyside Wales works with its partners to create a sustainable, clean and healthy built and natural environment for Wales.

 

NFU   

The National Farmers' Union represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales. Its central objective is to promote successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, while ensuring the long term viability of rural communities.