22/05/2026
“This is devastating news!”
We have been overwhelmed with the support we have had for our campaign so far. For so many people who have worked for decades to improve our commons this news has come as a devastating blow. Thank you to everyone who is working to raise this issue.
What will it mean for your common?
Common land is being excluded from new ELM schemes.
The ‘computer says no’ to new SFI and CSHT.
FCL have been joined by 15 national organisations and are calling on Defra and the RPA to urgently:
📝 Introduce an offline application mechanism for SFI and CSHT
🟰Ensure fair and equal access for common land agreements
💷 Provide payment parity with non-common land
Join our campaign by following the QR Code.
We are building a coalition of groups and individuals who care about commons.
Stay Informed. Be Part of the Change.
Why does it matter?
🏞️ Common land contains 21% of all SSSI’s in England
〽️ Over 4000 farm businesses and the associated rural economy is at risk
👣 82% of common land lies within National Parks and National Landscapes- these landscapes are now at risk
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