Nature Conservation
The conservation of our natural environment is essential to us. Over the years, we have encouraged and protected native species, maintained and restored habitats, enhanced ecosystem services, and protected biological diversity.
What we do
Over the last 10 years we have been digging ponds, planting hedges and trees, sowing native grass and meadow mixes, creating birdseed mixes for overwintering birds and invertebrates, and planting wildflower plugs and seeds.
We’ve also been working on controlling invasive species, avoiding over-grazing and creating specific habitats and homes for some of the rarer residents such as Barn Owl boxes, Dormouse nests and Bat roosts.
Booming and blossoming
Since starting this project we’ve seen a huge increase in the number of animals living on our land. This is proof that with just a little bit of help from us, the wildlife in the area can not only survive but populations will increase and thrive. We know that birds like Cirl Buntings, Skylarks, Goldcrests, Bullfinches, Barn Owls and Woodcock now visit or live on the farm.
Smaller mammals such as Voles, Field Mice and Harvest mice are also common inhabitants and we’ve even given the rarer Dormice their own protected areas. Insect surveys done on the farm have also recently spotted insects like the Great Green Bush Cricket and the Silver Wash Fritillary Butterfly here as well as many species of Bee’s.
Our meadows are now filled with colour and beautiful wildflowers that have been allowed to bloom, the Red Bartsia, Common Centaury, Hop Trefoil and Snake's Head Fritillary, just to name a few. To date We have been given County Site status on 15 acres and have even received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Royal Horticultural Society for one of these wildflower meadows. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we have an even greater vision for the future.
Jenny Rogers is a qualified equine herbalist Jenny combines her horticultural knowledge (ND in amenity horticulture and 20 years practical experience) with her love and understanding of horses, to assist in treatments and prevention for a variety of ailments. In 2015 she qualified in Herbal Medicine for Horses from the National College of Traditional Medicine.
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Your support
Much of what we do is only possible through collaboration.
Thank you to those who have already dedicated their time, knowledge and resources.
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