Historically managed as an upland livestock farm, consisting of moorland, grassland and woodland. Approximately 1/3 of each and around 190ha in total on the Northumberland Cumbrian border.

New owners objectives - Maximise current habitats for wildlife and create new ones to encourage more and possibly introduced species.

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New habitats created/enhanced;

Wetlands - Ponds, wader scrapes

Ditch reprofiling 

Scrub and woodland

Wildflower meadow and wetland planting

Hibernacula

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Other activities;

Conservation grazing

Contractor management

Woodland Management Plan

Access improvements

Old tree tube removal for recycling

Boundary wall repairs

Fence removal and repairs

Ecological surveys

 

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