Farming & The Environment
Farming and conservation of the environment go hand in hand at Yattendon. The Estate has practised “responsible English farming” since 1925. This commitment enables us to look forward to a sustainable future in the diverse and beautiful North Wessex Downs.
Integrating areas for nature across the estate is fundamental to developing a resilient farming system. Fifteen percent of the farmland is dedicated to protecting native species, creating habitats for beneficial insects and feeding farmland birds. We working closely with local organisations and volunteers groups who help us to monitor and record our progress, ensuring we continue to improve on farm habitats for wildlife
The estate works in partnership with eight local farmers as part of the upper pang river catchment, sharing knowledge to collectively manage and improve water quality and connect habitats across the local landscape.
We are also part of the LEAF demonstration farm network (Linking Environment and Farming), one of 40 farms across the UK committed to delivering and promoting sustainable farming practices, showcasing approaches that push forward the boundaries of Integrated Farm Management. Every year we carry out the LEAF Sustainable Farming Review to help us focus on reducing our carbon footprint.
