Farmer appointed to run shepherding trial on the Stiperstones
A local farmer has been appointed to run a two-year shepherding trial on the Stiperstones Common.
The Common includes the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve, which is a popular visitor destination.
It is one of a number of local initiatives from ‘Our Common Cause’, a national project funded by the Heritage Lottery.
The trial will investigate the benefits of having a shepherd on the Stiperstones Common to look after the sheep and talk to visitors about the importance of keeping dogs under close control.
Matt Betton has been appointed to run the trial.
