The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a key component of the UK government’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme, designed to support farmers in adopting sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices. Its main purpose is to reward farmers and land managers for environmental stewardship, including improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions, and managing water resources…
Habitat Regeneration, in partnership with FGS Pilcher, the South East Rivers Trust, and with financial support from Sainsbury’s, is proud to deliver its latest wetland project at Coldharbour Farm—home to our managing director, Will Fraser. Project Overview This innovative scheme focuses on sustainable water management and ecological enhancement, utilising nature-based solutions to create a 1900m²…
In addition to implementing your Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) scheme in line with Biodiversity Management and Monitoring Plan Requirements, Habitat Regeneration provides an ongoing management service to assist with obligations over the 30-year management period. Our experienced team are dedicated to creating and managing thriving habitats to ensure that BNG obligations are met, ensuring long-term…
Nightingales are a favourite among bird enthusiasts across the UK. Unfortunately, their population has declined by an estimated 90% over the past 50 years, and they are now primarily found in small areas in southern and eastern England. Habitat loss and degradation is believed to be a major cause of this decline, as nightingales rely…
Farmers are now eligible to apply for grants aimed at enhancing freshwater habitats. Thanks to the recently established Water Restoration Fund, local organisations can now submit proposals to secure financial assistance for initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall water environment. This fund has been established using proceeds from environmental fines and penalties imposed on water…
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme has recently announced some unexpected yet welcome changes. The highlight of the update is the significant increase in payment rates for various schemes, an average increase of 10% across the SFI and Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements. One of the noteworthy improvements is the boosted payment rates for wild bird…
As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, the need for efficient and responsible infrastructure and maintenance increases. That’s where Heathcote Holdings steps in to offer a complete package for renewable energy farms in the UK. What services do we offer? Site Clearance: Before any construction begins, proper site preparation is essential. Skilled operators…
The secondary legislation on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has finally been unveiled, providing a detailed framework for the implementation of the Environment Act 2021. With 6 Statutory Instruments in play, all awaiting formal Parliamentary approval, the landscape for new planning applications post 1st February 2024, is set to change. The BNG Register – The Draft…
Good news story on our Great Crested Newt ponds. Through developer funding, FGS Pilcher have been awarded contracts to deliver newt ponds across the Stour and Medway river catchments, over the past five years. Habitat Regeneration have helped to find suitable sites and delivered seven of these ponds across one of our rented farms, Coldharbour…
Wildflower meadows are a particularly rare habitat within the modern landscape, as pressure on farmers to maximise yield and productivity, saw the introduction of herbicides and fertilisers, which resulted in wildflower meadows being lost. There is now an opportunity to re-instate wildflower meadows, working in collaboration with farmers and land managers. Operating at a landscape…