Soil Management
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farming. Better soil structure means stronger roots that can access essential minerals and nutrients needed by livestock, improved drainage and increased grass yields. Permanent pasture managed through low-input or regenerative grazing becomes a powerful carbon store, working alongside agroforestry and wetlands to lock away atmospheric carbon. This isn’t just good for the climate, it builds soil fertility and a more resilient farming system.
The new ELM schemes recognise soil as the foundation of sustainable farming. We can provide the advice and guidance needed for future soil management, working with regenerative farmers and ecology advisers to help guide changes to grazing management systems and practical plans that put soil health at the heart of profitable farming.
Case Studies
Catchment Scale, Hedgerow Planting and Wood Pasture Habitat
Multiple farm hedgerow planting and restoration of improved wood pasture habitat across the Ullswater and Matterdale area, involving 16 different farms and landowners.
Grisedale Valley Flood Resilience Project
The Grisedale Valley, a glacial U-shaped valley leading to Grisedale Tarn, faces increasing flood risks due to changing weather patterns. While popular with hikers and wild swimmers for its scenic beauty, the valley’s steep terrain and position below surrounding fells create vulnerability during heavy rainfall periods.
Ullswater Way Footpath Protection and Shoreline Restoration
The shoreline that runs from Pooley Bridge is part of the 22 mile Ullswater Way loop and is one of the highest traffic lakeside walks in our valley, as well as an essential footpath for access to holiday parks and campsites along the route.