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Biodiversity
Our vision of biodiversity, rewilding and regnerative farming
The Bringing new life to nature
The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the land we stand on - it all relies on biodiversity - but right now it’s in crisis. Ewhurst Park has been reimagined with a genuine love of the land and simple pleasures. Whether that’s watching different animals roam freely together, multiple forest habitats growing side by side, and various water sources flowing into one other. Our mission is to make Ewhurst Park a haven - for ourselves, our visitors and the livestock which live here.
Estate-wide Biodiversity
Across the estate, through regenerative farming techniques and rewilding, we’re creating a space that gives back and has a positive impact on the world we live in – a progressive approach to conservation. It’s about restoring essential ecosystem functions so that they nature can take care of itself, repair ecological damage and restore degraded landscapes; and as a result we hope to see wildlife’s and plant life's natural rhythms create wilder, more biodiverse habitats.
Wildlife
We’re using conservation grazing, allowing our much-loved animals to roam, including heritage breeds such as Longhorn cattle and Tamworth pigs. Large livestock will be able to interact and positively disturb the landscape to create more habitat opportunities. Protecting wildlife is at the heart of all our plans - from bats, bees, farm animals and livestock - with one ultimate goal; bringing biodiversity to Ewhurst Park. Every year, we see a vast number of bird species flock in and out of the park, so we’re creating an abundance of bird boxes around the estate to accommodate them all and make them feel as welcome as possible.
Helping flowers and plants to flourish
Forest garden project
We’re in the midst of developing our Forest Garden project – an agronomic system based on trees, shrubs and perennial plants. Our skilled groundsmen are using an ancient forest gardening system that seeks to establish a diverse tree-dominated ecosystem that mimics the hierarchy, structure and ecological functions of natural woodlands. The different species are both native and ‘exotic’ and have been carefully selected for their edible, medicinal or functional qualities. Each has its own unique purpose in terms of providing nectar, pollen, food and shelter for wildlife as well as having a role in carbon absorption and climate regulation.
Workshops & talks
We’re passionate about educating, inspiring and sparking curiosity. So in that spirit, we’ll be hosting a series of workshops and talks that explore the importance of rewilding, regenerative farming and biodiversity. Keep an eye out on our events page for more information.
Rewilding
we are embracing a more considered approach to land management — one that allows natural processes to take the lead. By reducing intervention, the landscape begins to reshape itself, encouraging the return of wildlife, the development of new habitats, and a more resilient ecosystem. Rather than directing every outcome, the focus is on creating the conditions for nature to thrive.
Forest Schools & Education
We want to give little ones the ability to learn about the basics of agriculture - inspiring the next generation and sparking a movement in young people. We’re offering education in biodiversity and nature through woodland activities, farming and replanting.
We have big plans and aims for the future and currently working with some inspirational leaders to determine what’s possible. We want to utilise the estate to give back, harvest amazing, organic produce that nourish our community in mind and body.
Regenerative Farming
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