The Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 - 2013

Part 1: Main text

The Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 is the mechanism by which the Welsh Government delivers activities which support the countryside and rural communities. These activities encourage the sustainable management of agriculture and the environment.

Part 2: situational analysis

Part 2 describes the current situation of rural Wales using data to show:

• strengths and weaknesses,
• needs, gaps and the potential for rural development.

Appendix 1: measure fiches

A description of each of the measures being implemented under the Rural Development Plan. These relate to the schemes being delivered and part financed from 2007-2013.

Appendix 2: ex- ante evaluation

Provides information on the evaluation which was undertaken prior to the Rural Development Plan 2007-2013. The evaluation was undertaken to ensure the proposal was successful.

Appendix 3: strategic environmental assessment study:
Appendix 3: strategic environmental assessment report:
Appendix 3: strategic environmental assessment appendices:

Describes the process undertaken alongside the development of the Rural Development Plan for Wales. The assessment ensures that the RDP contributes positively to the high level of environmental protection expected of European funded programmes.

Annexes:

The Annexes include supporting information related to the Rural Development Plan 2007-2013.