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| We have been in one Countryside Stewardship Scheme since 2000,
and a second from 2002. Over this period we have cleaned out 4 small
ponds which would otherwise be left to overgrow with trees and become
simply forgotten.
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- 530 mtrs of hedge has been planted creating new and restoring
ancient boundaries.
- 2700 mtrs of sheep fencing has been erected so 4 grass fields
are now managed for the benefit of re-establishing meadow flowers
which once coloured the picturesque landscape at Gunby.
- 9901 mtrs or grassed margins provide refuge for wild life both
and plants around our arable fields in some of these plants have
started to grow not seen in the fields of the estate for many
years.
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In the winter of 2005 15 parkland
trees have been planted in the safety of wooden tree guards in the
ancient south park overlooked by Gunby Hall. These include Oak,
Chestnut, Elm and a Hornbeam.
During 2005 DEFRA (Department for Farming and Rural Affairs) introduced
a new environmental scheme open to farmers called the Entry Level
Scheme (ELS). With the aid of digital mapping we entered into this
scheme and managed to start our ELS on the 1st Aug 2005. |
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We agreed to not to trim all our hedges every year.
Also making sure at least one side of each hedge and ditches are left
for wildlife to benefit from each year. 2865 mtrs of hedge have been
entered into this scheme.
A further 500 mtrs of margins have been left around an arable field.
We also have record all the environmental features such as in field
trees and watercourses on our farm so they will be protected for the
benefit of all. |
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