Conclusion - Elements of good design

When the next big opportunity to conserve biodiversity on farms comes around, will we be able to show that we have learnt from our experiences in agri-environmental policy? What are the key factors a policymaker needs to consider when designing and delivering an agri-environment scheme? Each chapter in this book provides valuable lessons and insights that policymakers should keep in mind when developing agri-environment schemes. We discuss here six central themes that have emerged from the discussions contained in the previous 22 chapters