Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of engaging with Rosemary Collier, Chair of SWAN (South Warwickshire Area Network for Wildlife). Recently, Rosemary and members of the SWAN team visited Alscot for an exciting experimental trip to trial their brand-new hedgerow assessment surveys.

Using methods developed by the Natural Capital Assessment Partnership (NCAP), these surveys help gather valuable data to support the Warwickshire area habitat database — and may even identify important hedgerows that could become designated Local Wildlife Sites.

The approach combines elements from both the Defra Hedgerow Survey and the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, ensuring a thorough and meaningful assessment.

We’re delighted to be collaborating with passionate groups like SWAN — working together to improve survey methods, develop new digital tools, and capture essential wildlife data. It’s especially exciting to be doing this alongside our regenerative farming project, right at the beginning of its journey!