GREEN PROJECTS GREEN PROJECTS AT ALSCOT ALSCOT INTRODUCES COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BNG Oct 7, 2021 As a leading project of its type, we are pleased to continually welcome Government officials and representatives and members of local and county authorities, to the Alscot Biodiversity Project and our aims for carbon neutrality. Our latest event took in the site on foot and we, along with our team of expert ecologists, showcased our current flagship project and future development plan to expand Biodiversity land. Read More → LAUNCHING LEAVES FOR LEASES Sep 14, 2021 We are delighted to launch Leaves for Leases part of our on-going commitment to the environment, climate change and our aim to become carbon zero by 2050. The initiative will see a new tree planted for each new Alscot commercial and residential tenancy, going forward. Read More → NEW ALSCOT BIODIVERSITY EDUCATION LOGO LAUNCHED Sep 9, 2021 Earlier this summer we held a presentation to announce the winners and award the prizes of the Alscot Biodiversity Art Competition; a project for local primary school children to design a logo that represents nature in Warwickshire. Since then we have been working hard to finalise the official logo to represent the connection between education and the Alscot Biodiversity Project, and particularly our engagement with local primary schools. The creation is a collaboration of elements taken from some of the winning pieces of art and we think this depicts biodiversity on the Estate, and our responsibility to the planet, beautifully. Read More → ALSCOT BIODIVERSITY PROJECT Aug 20, 2021 Alscot aims to achieve carbon neutral status by 2050, thus assisting climate change. It is our mission to work to secure a future for plant and animal species by the improvement and enhancement of natural grasslands and woodlands, encouraging rare and almost extinct species to thrive. The principal to establish a functioning ecosystem, where nature is given as much freedom as possible, is a leading influence for all future land projects at Alscot. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a key component in achieving these objectives. Read More → BIODIVERSITY SOUNDBYTE Jul 26, 2021 This vlog featuring Emma Holman-West, Jon Dearsley and Ben Knight, explores how the Alscot Estate has created one of the first habitat banks in the country. Emma discusses her Estate’s journey to achieving biodiversity net gain. Savills UK | Creating habitat banks on your land soundbyte Read More → ALSCOT BIODIVERSITY ART COMPETITION PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Jul 6, 2021 We had the most wonderful day when the winners of the Alscot Biodiversity Art Competition were announced and the children collected their prizes! Read More → BALANCING BUSINESS AND BIODIVERSITY Jun 17, 2021 Improving biodiversity alongside supporting business can be a complex and tricky business. Planning and development are essential to the strength of Warwickshire's economy. Safeguarding and improving biodiversity throughout the county is essential to all our futures. Marrying up these two great objectives, so that both are achieved, can be a complicated business, but it is a high priority. Alscot is no stranger to balancing business, adapting with the times to generate income streams and encourage commerce, whilst protecting the surrounding countryside, for future generations. Read More → ALSCOT'S BIODIVERSITY ART COMPETITION Jun 14, 2021 We had an absolutely fantastic time, considering and choosing from the overwhelming volume and standard of wonderful artwork, reflecting nature in Warwickshire, created and submitted by local school children to the Alscot Biodiversity Art Competition. Read More → ALSCOT'S BIODIVERSITY SITE - LAKE PARK Feb 18, 2021 Alscot has recently taken Lake Park back in house, to manage as part of Alscot’s Biodiversity Project. This means that we are committed to a long term plan, of at least 30 years, to improve the grass and woodland and in turn encourage and enhance plant and animal species and their habitats. In doing so, we are following a long term process-lead approach, set out by leading ecological specialists. Read More → TRANSFERRING TREES Feb 5, 2021 Just under 10 years ago we created a new plantation called Bermondsey Wood, consisting of British Oak, Hornbeam and Silver Birch. Bermondsey Wood is nursery site and today we started to transfer some of the established oak trees from Bermondsey Wood to other locations on the estate. Read More → TREE PLANTING SEASON 2020/21 Nov 18, 2020 Planting season (Nov-March) is upon us and we’re off to a good start! We have planted 700 new trees in a variety of species in various locations. We have created a new small plantation of 350 trees (pine, silver birch and hornbeam), and by planting another 350 trees, we have enhanced other existing woodlands across the estate. Click HERE to view Read More → DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL Nov 18, 2020 As part of our commitment to forestry, as well as planting new trees it is equally as important to thin and fell when necessary. Felling is essential for several reasons, including disease, but in this case, two ageing poplar trees were identified as dangerous. Read More → RISK MANAGEMENT - ENSURING SAFETY THROUGH TREE SURVEYS Oct 26, 2020 As well as planting new trees across the Estate, very sadly we occasionally loose old ones too. Trees are often the victim of storms, including an ancient cedar tree that was recently damaged as a result of storm Dennis, and many others are lost to age, fragility and disease. This old Turkey Oak was identified as over 70% dead and due to its size and exposed location, it was considered highly dangerous and had to be felled. With a tree of this size, felling is a highly skilled, dangerous and expensive job. On 20th December 2019, the skilled team started work in extremely dark and wet weather conditions, however, this huge tree was felled successfully, professionally and with precision to ensure everyone's safety. Read More → BIODIVERSITY EDUCATION Oct 26, 2020 With biodiversity being high on the agenda in so many schools now, the purpose of this project is to engage with children and offer opportunities to provide them with an understanding, in an interactive way, of the bigger picture in which todays challenges sit. Our aim is to help deliver, through practical demonstration, the complex issue of biodiversity to the next generation, to influence and promote a positive effect, and ultimately improve the health of the planet, that impacts all our lives. Read More → PLANTING THE ROUNDEL Oct 26, 2020 After two years in the planning, we are very excited to have some tangible activity to show you on our Biodiversity Project site! Following a careful plan, week commencing 19th Oct 2020, we (Kate, Paul, Harriett and Elliott) planted in excess of 11,000 wildflower bulbs and plugs in a wooded area known as The Roundel and each of the species was selected carefully by top ecologists. The objective is to increase the biodiversity value of the wood by recreating a woodland ground flora, improving the age structure, and increasing the deadwood resource. Read More → NEW ORCHARD PLANTED BY LOCAL CHILDREN Mar 4, 2020 A timely and perfect way to celebrate #worldwildlifeday In an attempt to combat climate chaos, The Woodland Trust are encouraging everyone in the UK to plant a new tree, by donating hundreds of thousands of saplings to schools and communities. Read More → TREES AND PLANTING PORTFOLIO Jan 27, 2020 Year after year, we continue to plant new trees, our attempt to enhance the countryside and positively encourage biodiversity; the web of life. Thankfully, we are now all more aware, than ever before, of the devastating impact of plastic on our oceans and the need for more trees to filter air pollution and help eliminate carbon & other greenhouse gases, in order to reduce the ozone levels that have a damaging effect on the climate. Read More → A TREE FOR GEORGE Dec 17, 2019 George Henry Wargent 2nd September 1947 - 11th February 2019 Read More → TREE PLANTING Apr 16, 2018 November 2017 Following on from a large scale independent tree survey across the Estate, which identified areas of improvement, the Estate has successfully implemented and established a forestry and planting scheme. Read More → ALSCOT PARKLAND RESTORATION SCHEME Apr 16, 2018 April 2018 We are really excited to be implementing a plan for short and long-term planting schemes. During the course of the year the garden team will execute plans to transform areas of the garden and to create new features and vibrancy to suit the seasons. 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