Sleight Farm (Copy)
Habitat Bank · Bath & NE Somerset, West of England
Sleight Farm Habitat Bank
A 70-hectare registered habitat bank where former grazing land is being restored into species-rich lowland meadow, delivering Biodiversity Net Gain with lasting ecological value.
Overview
A landscape in recovery
Sleight Farm is a 70-hectare registered habitat bank in South West England. Once a heavily grazed sheep and goat farm, the site is being carefully managed to allow species-rich grassland to re-establish, creating high-quality, locally available Biodiversity Net Gain for nearby development.
Through conservation grazing, carefully timed hay cuts and ongoing monitoring, the grasslands are beginning to reveal what remains within the site’s natural seed bank. Recent surveys recorded lowland meadow indicator species and the first bee orchid on the site.
Location & areas served
Where it is, and where it can help
Sleight Farm is well placed to serve nearby local planning authorities across the South West. The solid area is the local zone, the host LPA (Bath & NE Somerset) and National Character Area (Bristol, Avon Valleys & Ridges), where units apply at full value under the biodiversity gain spatial risk multiplier. The hatched area shows neighbouring LPAs and NCAs, where units remain eligible at an adjusted rate (0.75×). Beyond that, we deliver nationally.
LPAs served (trading area)
Habitat units & types
What’s available
Sleight Farm offers 374 registered BNG units across 70 hectares. Habitats are created and enhanced using proven, low-intensity farming practices to deliver measurable biodiversity gains.
| Habitat type | Broad group |
|---|---|
| Lowland meadow | Grassland |
| Other neutral grassland | Grassland |
| Broadleaved woodland | Woodland |
| Mixed scrub | Scrub |
| Native hedgerows | Hedgerow |
| Individual trees | Trees |
| Ditches | Watercourse |
Ecological ambition & long-term stewardship
Managed for at least 30 years
Species-rich grassland
Establishing lowland meadow through conservation grazing, timed hay cuts and green-hay spreading of locally adapted wildflower seed.
Structural diversity
Grazing by ponies and cattle creates variation in sward height and structure, supporting invertebrates, small mammals and reptiles.
Evidenced monitoring
Ongoing botanical and wildlife monitoring tracks progress year on year, from meadow indicator species to barn owls and a juvenile tawny owl.
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