The project
The project will combine nature restoration and environmentally friendly farming on the estate, while improving the health of the rivers and wetlands across the wider region.
We'll establish a variety of different wildlife habitats at Buscot and Coleshill to support as many native insect, plant and animal species as possible.
By restoring the natural character and functioning of rivers, and creating new wetland areas, we'll add to the diversity of wildlife and open up a 'blue corridor' that stretches far beyond the estate.
We'll provide opportunities for local communities to get involved in the project and will improve access and facilities for visitors so that more people can spend time getting closer to nature.
Most importantly, we'll partner with farmers to deliver these changes, building on the estate’s rural heritage and history of innovation to support them in transitioning to more nature-friendly practices and making their businesses more varied and more resilient.
We’re lucky that the Buscot and Coleshill estate is already a beautiful place to live, work and visit – and it's home to a passionate community, so we're starting from a good position. Farmers on the estate have cared for this land for generations and have always done their best to conserve it, and we’ve been working to enhance nature here for several years already.
This project will continue that work, supporting nature, businesses and the community so they can thrive together for generations to come.