Real Wild Estates

Summary of the Blackdown Hills AONB | Real Wild Estates Project

A family farm on the Blackdown Hills AONB has been working with Real Wild Estates and the Westcountry Rivers Trust to develop habitat improvements in order to sell Biodiversity Net Gain credits. The 600 acre conventional arable farm produces grass and cereals on the Devon-Dorset border. Although the owner occupiers engage in farming on their landholding, much of the land is let out on Farm Business Tenancies. In addition to Biodiversity Net Gain, the farmers are also exploring nutrient neutrality, soil carbon and woodland carbon projects on their land.

Quick Stats:

• Location: Blackdown Hills AONB in the River Axe Catchment
• Size of Land: 600 acres
• Tenancy & Ownership: Landowner with land let out on Farm Business Tenancies
• Nature Market Focus: BNG
• Project Partners: Real Wild Estates, Westcountry Rivers Trust