Prepared for SEERAD by Land Use Consultants and the Small Town and Rural Development Group ( STAR)
ISBN 0 7559 6367 9 (Web only publication)
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Contents
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
Introduction
Background to the LMC Tier 2 Menu Scheme
2. Data Analysis Findings
Introduction
Financial Distribution
Characteristics of Participants
Take up of Options
Timing
Geography
Tenant Landlord Agreements
Relationship with Other Schemes
Conclusions from the Data Analysis
3. Focus Group Discussions
General Perceptions and Views
Technical Detail of the Options
Application Forms and Guidance
Take up of Options
Additional Suggested Options
Tenant Land Managers
Coordination and Relationship to Other Schemes
Increase Allowance and Doing More Through Tier 2
Conclusions from the Focus Group Discussions
4. Case Studies
Introduction
Case Study 1: Scottish Borders - Lowland Arable
Case Study 2: Dumfriesshire - Organic Dairy
Case Study 3: Aberdeenshire - Lowland Mixed Organic
Case Study 4: Perthshire - Lowland Mixed Organic
Case Study 5: Highland - Upland Livestock
Case Study 6: North Uist - Upland Livestock
Case Study 7: Aberdeenshire - Lowland Livestock
Non Participation in the Land Management Contract Menu Scheme
Conclusions from the Case Studies
5. Key Conclusions and Policy Recommendations
Introduction
Policy Recommendations
Appendix 1- Case study questions
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.