CONSERVATION PROJECTS
LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION & RESTORATION
Many of our clients come to us with beautiful country properties and a desire to be good custodians of their land. They understand the value of exceptional garden design, but often seek guidance on how best to manage their broader landscape for both beauty and biodiversity.
Drawing from cutting-edge research and projects like the pioneering work at Knepp Estate, we apply the latest understanding of ecological restoration to create landscapes that are fundamentally design-led. Rather than wildlife areas that might be beautiful, we create beautiful, functional landscapes that happen to be extraordinary for wildlife.
LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION & RESTORATION
We begin by researching the historical landscape and analysing existing conditions. Using our extensive plant knowledge and partnerships with specialists like Rymer Trees and Hedging, we source appropriate species and develop planting schemes that restore natural habitats. From endangered Black Poplar for wetland areas to woodland species able to cope with climate change, we ensure every plant belongs.
Our approach recognises that successful conservation landscapes require thoughtful ongoing management - strategic editing and intervention that maintains both ecological function and visual appeal. We become the stewards who create the disturbance and opportunity that natural systems need to thrive.
THE BENEFITS
Conservation landscapes are inherently low-maintenance and become more beautiful with age. They provide vital refuges for native wildlife, sequester carbon, and often reduce ongoing land management costs. Designed thoughtfully, these areas complement formal gardens whilst creating a sense of place that connects your property to its natural heritage.
CREATING LIVING LEGACIES
Whether restoring ancient woodlands, creating wildflower meadows, or reintroducing rare trees to historic parkland, our conservation projects create landscapes that give back more than they take. Recent projects include the rewilding of a 9 acre neglected smallholding deep within the Norfolk Broads.
These are investments in the future – for your family and for the wildlife that depends on thoughtfully managed private land. Each project becomes a living legacy that evolves and improves over time.
If you're interested in exploring conservation opportunities for your landscape, we'd be delighted to discuss how we can help you become a custodian of something truly special. Get in touch.
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CONSERVATION:
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