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Holistic Land Management
CONSERVATION GRAZING - HABITAT CREATION - WOODLAND MANAGEMENT - WOODLAND CREATION - BOUNDARY REPAIRS - ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS
Holistic Land Management (HLM) provides conservation grazing and land management services across Northern England.
Our Services
HLM provides livestock to manage habitats, improving the floristic nature of the landscape by letting them graze on the dominant vegetation and create opportunities for more species to exist.
HLM provides all aspects of woodland management, from woodland creation plans and grant applications, through to producing Forestry Commission approved Woodland Management Plans and contractor management for timber harvesting and restocking.
HLM provides land management services focusing on maximising opportunity to create and enhance natural features and habitats to benefit nature and the environment.
HLM offer a variety services and can also offer new or repairs to most boundary infrastructure.
HLM provides services evaluating habitats and species, to ensure compliance with regulations and to inform conservation efforts.
How our Services improve Biodiversity
Positive land management and increasing biodiversity is only possible when you know what already exists on the land. Specialist surveys can identify species and habitats already present and those which could potentially exist through certain management and enhancement. e
The use of grazing plays a vital role in enhancing landscapes. By allowing animals to graze in a manner, preventing overgrowth and promoting a diverse array of plant species. Their movement across the land also aids in dispersal, promoting the growth of various plants and creating habitats for different wildlife.
Positive woodland management increases the diversity of habitats and species within the woodland and makes them more resilient to pest and diseases. Woodland creation increases habitats for species that are in decline and supports a wide range of other species.
Careful creation and enhancement of existing habitats can increase the availability for species to expand and return to areas.
The effective management of livestock through the ability to exclude them or contain them in areas with either physical or virtual fencing is crucial in positive management of habitats.
Working alongside
Our Highland Cattle history
Our first two pedigree cows were purchased in 2020 now with the intent to use them in conservation grazing. Over that time, we have built the numbers up and can now hire them out in numbers sufficient to tackle any vegetation night mare. Our cattle are regularly inspected as per industry standard and raised with high welfare standards. That said Highland cattle are a sturdy breed and can withstand tough conditions. We have some “show” cattle potential that we will explore later as our stock is from a good bloodline, our resident bull has had a successful career in the ring, however, retired now from shows, still producing good calves.
In the press
Our Highland cattle are in an article featured by the Northumberland Gazette
