As we come into winter 2024 the primary purpose of every field in Boothby is now Nature recovery. In time we will produce food off this land – meat from the pigs, cows and deer, who will be integral to helping us shape and manage the Wildland, will be sold locally. ‘Fields’ will be largely a thing of the past as our animals free roam across hundreds of hectares So, farming will continue but with the emphasis on benefits to wildlife and the environment.  

Across most of the world, autumn is when the world slows down. Summer birds leave, the frenetic harvest period is done and much of the natural world enters a period of dormancy. But at High Fen, autumn is when the place comes alive

In partnership with South Kesteven District Council, we are thrilled to have secured a Section 106 agreement for our BNG (biodiversity net gain) units at Boothby Wildland, which will soon be listed on the National Register.

Our artist-in-residence, Eve, presents the paintings, drawings and collages submitted by our local community.

This year, you may have noticed that ‘weeds’ seem to be more abundant than ever across the countryside. The wet weather over the past 18 months has led to the perfect conditions for thistle, ragwort and blackgrass propagation.

In the wildlands, we celebrate the ecological value of these wildflowers, but we appreciate that not everyone shares our views. We thought it would be useful to explore the value of ‘weeds’, dispel a few myths, and share our approach to ‘weed’ management.

The baselining phase of our work at High Fen is coming to an end and we are now honing on in some of the interventions we want to enact to kick-start nature recovery across the site.

With the loss of nature and, in particular, abundance from our landscapes, one of the things we don’t even realise we are missing in the UK are soundscapes.

In the places where livestock can’t now reach, the natural world is wasting no time in reclaiming some space. This really hit home, as I drove up to the High Fen farmhouse and saw the adjacent field full of Grey Poplar suckers.

Boothby has been lucky enough to play host to at least four species of orchid this year. Bee, Common Spotted, Pyramidal and Southern Marsh…

When confronted with an especially noisy male Grey Partridge, our ranger, Lloyd, knew there were likely to be eggs nearby.

Historic field names are usually descriptive, sometimes evocative, and often fascinating in their progeny. And Boothby Wildland certainly has a few interesting ones of its own…

Find out how kick-starters help give nature a helping hand in the early stages of rewilding.

Boothby Wildland is playing a crucial role in the conservation of the great crested newt, a protected species that has experienced a significant decline in recent years.

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have been recording small mammals, insects and birds.

Meet the three people who are keeping Boothby Wildland operating smoothly.

Engaging with our local community has been a key part in developing our plans for Boothby.