Conservation

Lyndon Estate in partnership with the Conant Farming operations takes great pride in the commitment made to environmental conservation. We recognise that by maintaining and optimising our land will ensure future generations can enjoy it just as we do today.

We have taken part in Countryside Stewardship Schemes for many years, most recently Entry and Higher Level Stewardship (ELS & HLS). Hedgerows have been planted, buffer margins have been created around every field and nest boxes strategically erected around the holdings.

In addition we endeavour to operate the estate and farms in an environmentally efficient manner. Considerable investment has been made in alternative energy systems.

Trees are of great importance to us, not just in terms of maintaining our existing woodland, but by also creating new plantations and shelterbelts. The ancient trees along the various avenues leading into Lyndon offer an enchanted welcome. We plant and replace roadside trees. Stricken trees where possible are processed into firewood.

Please have a look at some of the specific images and details that follow below. Let us know if you have any questions or comments.

An avenue of trees along the Wing Road approach
A wild bird cover in full bloom
Lyndon Hall in the distance
An established shelter belt
Luffenham Road Hedgerow (Planted 2000 vs December 2018) Luffenham Road Hedgerow (Planted 2000 vs December 2018)
Hedgerows
Many miles of hedgerows have been planted around field boundaries. Internal field hedges are only cut every third year and out of the nesting season. Amongst a host of other benefits, these natural borders not only provide a habitat for wildlife but also reduce soil erosion and run-off.
Shelterbelt Lyndon Woodland & Roadside Trees (Wing Road)
Trees
Tens of thousands of trees have been planted to establish new woodland and shelterbelts. Trees have a limited lifespan so management is something we take seriously. The impressive avenues leading into Lyndon feature many Oaks that are hundreds of years old.
Arable Field Grass Margin Arable Field Grass Margin
Buffer Margins
Most of our arable fields have a grass buffer margin that receives no chemical applications. These natural wildlife corridors are mowed as infrequently as possible and always out of the nesting season.
Shelterbelt in The Breaches, a field to the south of Lyndon Shelterbelt in The Breaches, a field to the south of Lyndon
Shelterbelts
Having a more significant effect than hedgerows, shelterbelts are formed by planting one or more tree rows. These offer protection to crops and reduce erosion. Wildlife also benefits from the extra habitat and shelter it provides.
Alternative Energy - Photovoltaic Systems (Farmyard Buildings 2012/2013) & Ground Source Heat Pump Pipe Network (June 2014) Alternative Energy - Photovoltaic Systems (Farmyard Buildings 2012/2013) & Ground Source Heat Pump Pipe Network (June 2014)
Alternative Energy
We constantly strive to utilise environmentally friendly energy systems. Two of our industrial buildings feature photovoltaic (PV) cells (50kw and 30kw installed 2012 and 2013 respectively). A ground source heat pump also supplies heating and hot water to three of our properties.
A fallen tree being dealt with, about to be logged for firewood A fallen tree being dealt with, about to be logged for firewood.
Firewood
From time to time trees blow down or have to be dealt with if they become unsafe or die. Where possible we produce firewood that is burnt on the estate. This is often made available to our tenants via our local contractor. Please contact us if you are interested.