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The Estate's Future

At West Horsley Place, we are working to create an estate where nature, history and community thrive together. A place where people can be creative while wildlife flourishes too. Our vision is a landscape rich in biodiversity, resilient to climate change, and open for everyone to enjoy.

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Our vision

Our ambitious plan for our estate it to turn it into an interconnected mosaic of habitats, the management of which will be competitively income-generating and offer opportunities for public access and engagement with nature.

We imagine a future where:

  • Our ancient parkland and orchard have been restored

  • The meadows are alive with wildflowers, butterflies, and birds as we shift from monocultural grassland to enhancing species diversity.

  • Woodlands are healthy, diverse, and we are managing them sustainably. They are also connected to each other after we invest in new woodland creation.

  • Ponds, streams, and wetlands provide vital habitats for amphibians, insects, and rare species.

  • Visitors can walk, learn, and take inspiration from a landscape that connects heritage with sustainability.

  • Everything we do supports the wider countryside and future generations.

Our Plans

To bring this vision to life, we are:

  • Restoring meadows and grasslands – protecting wildflowers, orchids, insects, and ground-nesting birds.

  • Caring for our woodlands – removing invasive species, practising traditional coppicing, and supporting rare wildlife such as dormice and bats.

  • Reviving wetlands – creating ponds, scrapes, and a cascading series of restored historic ‘stew ponds’ to boost biodiversity and reduce flooding.

  • Promoting sustainable farming – using rare-breed cattle and sheep for conservation grazing, and producing hay for the local community.

  • Growing resilient gardens and orchards – showcasing unusual and climate-ready plants while sharing knowledge about sustainable gardening.

  • Working with neighbours – collaborating with local landowners to deliver positive change across the wider landscape.

Our Sustainabilty Goals

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