CONSERVATION

The farm is managed under a whole farm approach, providing a mosaic of diverse habitats which provide feeding, breeding and shelter for a wide range of species throughout the year. The arable and grass crops provide a habitat in addition to all of the boundary and woodland features.

  • HEDGEROW MANAGEMENT

    The farm has 27km of hedgerows, with the roadside hedges being trimmed annually and the others either biannually or triennially. By trimming hedgerows less frequently, it helps to provide over winter food and habitat sources for a wide range of species.

    Woodland Creation and Management Woodland of all ages serves as a landscape feature and provides a wide range of habitat for biodiversity in general. The types of woodland grown together with the on-going management can be of increased benefit to targeted species. In the ancient semi-natural woodland, the farm undertakes annual coppice management to preserve and enrich the historical environment.

  • WOODLAND CREATION AND MANAGEMENT

    Woodland of all ages serves as a landscape feature and provides a wide range of habitat for biodiversity in general. The types of woodland grown together with the on-going management can be of increased benefit to targeted species. In the ancient semi-natural woodland, the farm undertakes annual coppice management to preserve and enrich the historical environment.