Osprey Return We are so excited that two Osprey chicks have been reared naturally on the Belvoir Estate. It is the first time in more than 200 years! It is the culmination of an eight-year biodiversity project coordinated by members of the local community in...
Data Collection The Duchess has been keen to understand more about the estate’s wildlife and ecology, from the rich parkland to our thriving farms and woodlands. The more we know, the more we can help conserve these precious ecosystems, and improve them for the...
Biomass Boiler Our biomass boiler was installed as part of our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and wider environmental impact. We now use about 400 tonnes of woodchip annually in the biomass boiler, replacing up to 80,000 litres of oil! Not only is this much...
Hedgerow Planting The planting of hedgerows is becoming increasingly important as farmland bird numbers continue to plummet across the UK. Hedgerows provide essential nesting sites, cover from predators and corridors between fragmented landscapes, however after...
Tree Planting With CO2 emissions rising and the planet on track to warm by 1.5°C above preindustrial levels by 2034, there has been a big emphasis on tree planting in recent years. This is a simple, natural solution for reducing our emissions, therefore Belvoir Estate...
Orchards Traditional orchards were once valuable habitats for a plethora of species. They provide nectar, sweet fruits and grassland, hedges and ancient trees for shelter. Unfortunately, they are becoming rather few and far between. A few years ago the family and...
