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CONSERVE.
CULTIVATE.
RESPECT.

EXPLORE
CONSERVATION

Conservation at the Heart

The Sewell Hammonds Estate is more than land — it is memory, meaning, and living tradition. Across its woodlands, meadows, hedgerows and watercourses, the quiet rhythm of nature endures, shaped by careful hands and a deep sense of duty. Our conservation ethos is born not of trend, but of time-honoured stewardship — a belief that the land is borrowed from the future as much as inherited from the past.

Here, we do not merely protect; we nurture. Ancient oaks are left to grow old with grace. Wild margins are sown for pollinators and songbirds. Streams are allowed their meandering course. Every act of cultivation is considered, every field a canvas where productivity meets ecological respect.

We work not against nature, but with it — guided by seasons, enriched by soil, and inspired by the enduring beauty of the English countryside. Our mission is simple: to sustain a landscape that breathes, blooms, and belongs — today, tomorrow, and always.

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Tree Roots

The Work of Quiet Hands

True conservation lies in action — in the quiet decisions made each day that shape the landscape over time. We take a holistic and place-sensitive approach to land management, blending traditional rural practices with modern ecological insight.

We manage grasslands through rotational grazing, encouraging biodiversity while supporting healthy soils and pasture. Hedgerows are laid and maintained using time-honoured methods, providing vital corridors for wildlife and shelter for nesting birds. Where arable fields meet woodland or water, we establish buffer zones and wildflower margins, creating safe havens for pollinators and natural pest control.

Woodland is selectively coppiced and replanted with native species, sustaining a healthy woodland structure that balances timber value with habitat richness. Wetland areas and natural springs are carefully protected and restored to improve water quality and support amphibian and aquatic life.

We work closely with ecologists and local conservation bodies to monitor species, improve habitats, and implement agri-environment schemes that deliver measurable environmental benefit. From soil carbon improvement and regenerative agriculture trials, to tree planting initiatives and wildlife surveying — every effort contributes to a resilient, thriving estate.

 

This is conservation in practice: grounded, evolving, and always guided by respect — for land, for wildlife, and for the generations yet to walk this ground.

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Our latest conservation data highlights the significant progress we’ve made in preserving biodiversity and protecting natural habitats.

22,000

120

42

19%

New Native Trees Planted

Acres of ancient woodland 

Bat and Bird boxes Installed

of the Estate in Conservation

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