Current Projects

Peatland restoration

Restoration of peatland on Masham and Ilton Moors in North Yorkshire, creating an estimated carbon saving of 19,500 t CO2e
Water retention and purification achieved through the creation of a network of ‘Leaky dams’ , and sphagnum planting. Work monitored and follow up where required.
Blocking and reducing sediment flow in 48,480m of drainage grip and 27,948m of eroding gullies
Reprofiling and revegetating eroding sides of additional 929m of drainage grips, 26,847m of gullies and 10,155m of peat hags
Revegetating 5.9ha of bare peat, eroding mineral soil and areas of microerosion
Cutting and inoculating 55ha of existing vegetation with harvested clumps and micro-propagated plugs of Sphagnum spp.
Ongoing data and verification gathered using drone technology. These works were done prior to the Peatland Carbon code so are not verified under that scheme.

Creating 80ha of new mixed woodland with an emphasis on native species, diversity and resilience
Parkland-style agroforestry specifically designed in conjunction with tenant farmers
Riparian strip zones designed to enhance biodiversity, slow overland flow, reduce pollution, and improve aquatic ecosystems
Extensions to existing ancient woodland sites to protect and enhance value and resilience.

Creating 8.7 ha of fen and scrubland with enhancement of existing meadow and fen and linear tree features.
55 ha of upland fen creation and acid grassland fen enhancement, together with improvements to existing linear tree features

Nationally important biodiversity improvements, including growing ground nesting bird populations.
The top 1% of Hen harrier population and top 10% of curlew population (measured through Life on Land awards).
Ongoing habitat and predator control to help preserve these populations, measured by breeding bird surveys