Little is known about the historical scale of rhos pasture in this area or when significant land use change occurred, resulting in the reduction of this habitat.

Through this initial piece of research we hope, as well as being able to calculate how much rhos pasture has been lost, we can also better understand the social history of this habitat.

Rhos pasture is a term used for wet, marshy grassland. However we know it has not always been used extensively and this is thought to be part of the reason for a lack of knowledge on the area.

Through this initial piece of research we hope to:

• Begin to understand the historical extent of rhos pasture across the project area and within the wider Radnorshire landscape.
• Detail when and why the habitat has reduced in size, i.e farming policy changes, afforestation etc.
• Gather evidence on the ways in which rhos pasture was managed, this could be finding extracts of farmers diaries, photographs and records from the area.

If through this initial piece of research it is evident that significant records exist a larger piece of research may be possible to further document the history of rhos pasture.

The focus of the Rhos Pasture Restoration Project area lies between Rhayader, Nantmel, Newbridge-on-Wye and Llanwrthwl. It may be for this research that the area of focus needs to be increased.

You will have some experience of historical research and have knowledge of and access to relevant archive facilities. It is imagined that most of this work could be completed remotely but some meetings with local people may be beneficial.

Contract details

The fixed price for the contract is £1000.

Your tender document needs to include:

• Your day rate, and how you anticipate that the budget will be spent

• How you plan to deliver the contract and timescale

• Your skills and experience that make you a good candidate for this contract

Closing date for a tender is 31 January 2022 at 5pm. The Report needs to be completed by 25^th March 2022 with a first draft for discussion by 11^th March 2022.

Please email your tender to Jenny Mottershead, Community Arts & Heritage Officer – jenny@rwtwales.org  

Tender documents will be assessed by members of the arts & heritage working group.