The site is currently mostly made up of grassland with varying levels of grazing intensity, woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Key developments on the site include the enhancement of existing habitats, particularly the majority of hedgerows and a designated wetland area, as well as the creation of new ecological features. These include the establishment of additional scrub zones, targeted tree planting to support biodiversity, and the construction of ditches to improve water management and habitat variety.

Hedgerow planting plays a crucial role in increasing habitat connectivity, providing vital wildlife corridors that link fragmented habitats and support the movement of pollinators, birds, and small mammals. This connectivity is essential for fostering a resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem.

As with all our Habitat Banks, GEDG intends to create strong links with local schools and local interest groups who can visit the site on an organised basis and play a key role in the conservation activities.

GEDG’s approach to this site will provide buyers of units with additionality in terms of endangered and wider species monitoring, health and education opportunities. GEDG are retaining Middlemarch Environmental, owned by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, to monitor the habitat bank over the 30-year management period.