The farm has been owned by the same family for over 100 years and managed using traditional low-intensity farming methods. This has produced an area of outstanding wildlife value; the entire farm is soon to be designated as both a Special Wildlife Site and is of national importance.

The good news is that we have secured the short-term future of the farm with a loan from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. We're now faced with the enormous challenge of raising almost £1.5 million to buy and restore these important wildlife habitats and historic farms buildings.
We are seeking support from individuals, grant bodies and funders but please send your donation now - your help is vital.

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We are launching an appeal to raise £15,000 in order to assist the work of our staff and volunteers over the next two years, in surveying, managing and celebrating our unique parkland heritage. The attached leaflets explain why your support will be so valuable to the success of the Herefordshire Parklands Project.

Please consider supporting our appeal and make a donation, no matter how large or small, to help us protect Herefordshireís rich heritage of parklands. Donations can be posted to the Trust's office using the reply slip and freepost envelope provided, or you can donate on-line by going to www.justgiving.com/hntparklands.

Thanking you in anticipation of your support.

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The cost of managing land never decreases and in the current economic climate the future of wildlife conservation will rely upon better investment, prudent spending and further funding being generated. Managing and employing the unstinting labour of volunteers does not come free. It requires investments in vehicles, tools and machinery, training, travel and insurance, all of which cost the Trust upwards of £45,000 per year.

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