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We also protect, as much as possible, the wild flora on the estate. There are a few ancient woodland indicators on site like pignut. The team have different


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environmental policies for wildlife, including bats and tree management


one step ahead of any issues. Peter said: “We have recently undertaken a biological pest management programme with Kopperts. They supply nematodes and parasitic wasps for the natural control of a range of pests. We use herbicides though to deal with more persistent weeds.” “Rabbits are on the periphery of the estate but have not been an issue for us yet. The ranger will control these if required. The badgers can cause damage when looking for grubs or bulbs.”


“Our gardening team are forever on the look out for the signs of these pests and take appropriate action,” he said. “We also protect, as much as possible, the wild flora on the estate. There are a few ancient woodland indicators on site like pignut. The team have different environmental policies for wildlife, including bats and tree management.”


Restaurant head chef David Earle picking the menu of the day!


If there was a magic wand and we could wish for any machinery, I think I would definitely ask for more battery powered Husqvarna equipment such as chainsaws and


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hedgecutters. This would be very useful indeed for us here


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“Those that need to be felled are left, where safe to do so, as living monoliths for natural decomposition by fauna and fungi. Our ranger, Wilson Johnston, has a number


of projects in place including encouraging wildlife to reside at the estate,” said Peter. When it comes to choosing the machinery to be used at the estate, Peter and his team discuss the merits of any potential new equipment additions before deciding on exactly what to purchase. “Obtaining new machinery, for us, as with most businesses, depends on cost and we would look at the requirement for each piece of machinery before deciding on the purchase of it,” said Peter. “When buying machinery, we use a number of local dealers to see which one can give us the best deal. However, we are not dependent or loyal to just one dealer. We aim to get the best product solution for the task we require and, quite often, this means using different manufacturers.” “There is, on some occasions, the necessity to use specialist help with machines we do not have. Digger work can be hired in, and ground breaker or verti- drain as well.”


“Our estate supervisor does the daily and


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