Sustainable Land Trust-
Corona Virus Update
As of 24th March, we are now closed to all volunteers and students, with staff working remotely off-site from their homes. We will keep everyone updated as we progress through these unprecedented times, once it is considered safe… Read More
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Rutland Climate Action Network Meeting
Our next Rutland Climate Action Network was due to be held on 31st March. However, due to COVID-19 we have now had to delay this meeting until further notice, once we have a new date it will be… Read More
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Barleythorpe Community Events 2020
Once again, we are supporting our communities in Rutland with a host of fun and interesting events and activities in Barleythorpe. These events are now postponed due to Public Health England Guidelines regarding COVID-19. As soon as possible… Read More
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Volunteer help needed to create new disabled garden after Storm Ciara
Storm Ciara has caused chaos for many around our area, including us here at the Sustainable Land Trust. Damage caused by the storm has means we have to restore our kitchen garden and outdoor field study areas, to… Read More
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NEWTON ON TRENT GARDEN VILLAGE A FIRST FOR RURAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Rural Land Group (RLG) are delighted to announce that the Newton on Trent Garden Village in Lincolnshire has achieved its first BREEAM Communities certificate and is on its way to achieving an ‘Excellent’ mark, a first in… Read More
Our Beginnings and Ethos
Our beginnings Kate Hiseman is the founder and CEO of the Sustainable Land Trust, which she set up in 2014 after 25 years teaching sustainable land management and influencing spatial plans and development, as well as working to build… Read More
Our Vision & Objectives
Valuing Nature & People Our vision We recognise that humans benefit in many ways from the services our ecosystems provide, from the provision of clean drinking water and the decomposition of wastes, through to the cultural and economic… Read More
Sustainable Ecosystems
“The services we get from nature underpin our economic prosperity and social wellbeing” Defra (2010) “What can nature do for you” Our work on the Burrough Court Estate, and out in the wider community is focused upon… Read More
Volunteering
We are always on the lookout for people who wish to volunteer with us.
You may be interested in practical hands on work, or wish to gain skills in other areas, if so you can download an application form; or arrange to come and see us and have a go first.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to work alongside our team of specialists promoting ecosystem services, training vulnerable adults and young people, developing new project areas, and carrying out practical habitat management tasks.
You application form or initial enquiry can be sent to : admin@sltrust.org.uk
Corona Virus Update
As of 24th March, we are now closed to all volunteers and students, with staff working remotely off-site from their homes. We will keep everyone updated as we progress through these unprecedented times, once it is considered safe… Read More
Rutland Climate Action Network Meeting
Our next Rutland Climate Action Network was due to be held on 31st March. However, due to COVID-19 we have now had to delay this meeting until further notice, once we have a new date it will be… Read More
Barleythorpe Community Events 2020
Once again, we are supporting our communities in Rutland with a host of fun and interesting events and activities in Barleythorpe. These events are now postponed due to Public Health England Guidelines regarding COVID-19. As soon as possible… Read More