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Survey shows Dartington estate home to wide range of bat species
Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project survey sees high numbers and rare species recorded, including Common Pipistrelle, Noctule, Soprano Pipistrelle, Serotine, Leisler, Daubenton’s bat and Greater Horseshoe.
25 years on: Bird nesting scheme still going strong at Dartington
Our estate warden pays tribute to Peter Morris, whose nesting box scheme in Dartington Hills continues to play a vital part in understanding Britain’s birds – a quarter of a century after its creation.
Agroforestry on farms essential to improve productivity and environmental protection
Major agroforestry trials – as pioneered on the Dartington Hall estate – should be established during the EU withdrawal period, according to a report launched by the Woodland Trust and Soil Association.
TRESOC awarded grant to develop Anaerobic Digester at Old Parsonage Farm
The proposed plant would process farmyard manures with other green materials – and potentially food wastes from cafés and restaurants on the estate – to generate electricity and heat.
Food and Farming blog: New bird hide design is a winner!
Students from the University of Plymouth have created a design inspired by Dartington’s kingfishers – but we need your feedback to help us decide where the new bird hide should be located.
Dartington Deer Park wall to be removed from Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register
A 14th century deer park wall on the Dartington Hall estate that was in danger of being lost forever is to be removed from Historic England’s ‘Heritage At Risk’ register after repair and conservation works.
Work starts on first stage of Queen’s Marsh wetland habitat restoration
Work has begun to transform Queen’s Marsh area into a wetland home for a vast array of wildlife – but the help of the public is needed to ensure the project can be completed.
Grounds for celebration: Award-winning designer Dan Pearson appointed to rethink our Gardens
Leading landscape designer Dan Pearson has been commissioned to produce a creative masterplan and management plan for Dartington Hall’s Grade 2* listed gardens.
Agroforestry: Our mistakes don’t have to be your mistakes
As Dartington’s pioneering new agroforestry project reaches a more advanced stage, Harriet takes a moment to outline some key lessons learned, in order to help those who are interested in ‘growing their own’.
Food and Farming blog: Our ducks are in a row – now they’re getting a pond
After much planning, it’s time for action! Work to create the fundamental structure for reinstating the entire 7 hectares of Queen’s Marsh field as a wetland has now been confirmed – read on to find out more.