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We believe many people have become distanced from nature, which can make it harder to fully appreciate and value it. Wherever possible, we cover the cost of visits ourselves to help remove barriers and make these experiences accessible.
Watercress Farm and the car park is private land which can only be used for our volunteers, and members of the public who have booked onto a guided walk or other event. Whilst there is a footpath that runs through part of Watercress Farm, due to the rewilding site having free-roaming livestock all dogs must be kept on a lead and keep to the footpath.
Belmont Estate is home to Belmont House, the Carriage House, historic parkland and our regenerative farm. Watercress Farm is our rewilding project across the road where our nature-education programme is held.
Belmont is a for-profit business, with a belief that our sustainable, financial model is the best way for us to have the greatest impact possible. By demonstrating how doing good is also good for business, we hope to act as a blueprint to inspire other organisations to do the same.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before. Through our rewilding project, we are generating BNG units that enable developers to meet their planning obligations by delivering a 10% net gain of biodiversity.