Swinton Estate is at the forefront of research into the future of the rural landscape, and how the right balance can be struck between farming and food production, and protecting biodiversity and realising the value of our natural capital.
The Swinton Estate was also selected by the Environment Agency to take part in the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund to develop a model to enable ecoservices to be sold on a local and national basis via woodland creation. It has also taken part in DEFRA’s Landscape Recovery trial to see how this can be achieved in conjunction with farming tenants. We are currently awaiting confirmation of a joint funded water restoration project to monitor water quality in the River Burn.
In addition to the above schemes, the Estate also complies with statutory DEFRA regulations to ensure delivery of the highest standards of public, animal and plant health, environmental measures and animal welfare. To help achieve and monitor this we are currently undergoing level 2 certification by Wildlife Farms and Estates.
