Eyes turn to the hills, where a hard life earns farmers just Pounds 7,000 a year

Dr [Stuart Burgess]'s difficulties illustrated the main point at issue. Uplands look stunning, even in winter, for the many who come to find solace and relaxation. But for the few who make a slender living off this land, circumstances are harsh, especially in February. "I urge government t...

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Published inThe Yorkshire post (Leeds, England : 1959)
Main Author Hickling, Michael
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Leeds (UK) NLA Media 11.02.2009
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Summary:Dr [Stuart Burgess]'s difficulties illustrated the main point at issue. Uplands look stunning, even in winter, for the many who come to find solace and relaxation. But for the few who make a slender living off this land, circumstances are harsh, especially in February. "I urge government to consider how such areas can be managed in the future to deliver the benefits that society wants to see," said Dr Burgess. "We need to understand better how the communities function and their aspirations. We want to make realistic policy recommendations that help them secure a sustainable future." Mr [Richard Findlay], 40, who took over Quarry Farm from his father Grant, is also one of eight North York Moors farmers taking part in a project supported by the Yorkshire Post's Save Our Uplands campaign.