Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO
As a nursery, we believe that growing trees should go hand in hand with nurturing the land they grow in. From our day-to-day operations to the wider influence we have within the horticultural industry, we are dedicated to setting an example of responsible, forward-thinking tree production.
Our founder, Philip, is an active voice in the industry, regularly speaking at events and using our platforms to advocate for more sustainable approaches across the sector. But beyond this, we embed sustainability into every aspect of our operational nursery, ensuring that our practices work in harmony with the environment.
HTA Sustainability Partner
We are one of only a handful of nurseries in the UK to be recognised as a HTA Sustainability Partner & Reference Site, demonstrating our commitment to best practices. Beyond our environmental efforts, we also prioritise social responsibility, ensuring all our staff are paid the Living Wage and treated with the same care and respect we give to the land we work with.
SustainabilE Practices in our nursery
Harnessing Natural Resources
Our nursery is powered by renewable energy, with solar panels providing a sustainable electricity source. We also have a rainwater harvesting system, reducing our reliance on mains water and ensuring an efficient, closed-loop irrigation system.
Soil Health & Regeneration
We are committed to maintaining the long-term health of our soils. Our approach includes:
– Field rotation: We allow fields to rest between planting cycles, sowing a powerful nitrogen-fixing clover
mix to naturally enrich the soil in fields that are being relaxed.
– Minimal soil disturbance: All of our trees are hand-dug when being planted, reducing unnecessary soil
compaction from machinery and preserving its natural structure.
– Rewilding: We leave large sections of our land undisturbed, allowing nature to reclaim space and
enhance biodiversity.
Peat-Free & Responsible Growing
We are proudly peat-free, recognising the environmental damage caused by peat extraction and choosing sustainable alternatives instead. Our tree-growing process prioritises natural resilience, with no pesticides used on our trees. While we currently use glyphosate for weed management, we are seeking viable chemical-free alternatives.
Minimising Waste & Plastic Use
We keep plastic use to an absolute minimum, favouring reusable Air-Pot containers for our containerised trees. Any materials that do go into the ground on trees that we deliver to our customers, such as tree wraps and ties, are fully biodegradable.
Biodiversity & Habitat Preservation
Unlike many traditional land management practices, we avoid cutting hedges unnecessarily, allowing them to provide shelter and food for wildlife. We allow natural wildflower meadows to grow around the nursery as we only cut the grass around the trees. And we’ve installed bird, bat and owl boxes around the nursery. Our commitment to habitat preservation ensures that our nursery is not just a place for growing trees but also a thriving ecosystem.
We believe that sustainability is not just a box to tick—it’s our ongoing responsibility.
Through innovation, careful land stewardship, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we are proud to be leading the way in sustainable tree production.
For more information or copies of our detailed Environmental Action plan and Sustainability Policy documents please contact us.
