Sustainable Land Trust-
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
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RUTLAND Great turnout for climate change consultation event
The Trust welcomed over 30 residents and groups from Rutland on 28th November to discuss climate change issues and to identify priorities for the county. There was a real buzz in the room and an interest in creating… Read More
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MELTON MOWBRAY Natural Capital Group: Exploring ecosystem services
Our team of ecological specialists and volunteers are carrying out surveys to identify the services that nature provides to society, starting at Burrough Court. Over the coming months, baseline surveys of carbon, soil, water, pollination, biodiversity, heritage, culture,… Read More
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CHARNWOOD: Bringing new skills to old landscapes
Our work with artisans, groups schools, colleges and businesses in Charnwood Forest has helped us create an education and training plan which will enable people and communities to develop skills and interests in protecting the natural and cultural… Read More
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Become a volunteer!
Do you want to get out more and meet with others interest in nature. Do. do you want to learn a new skill… or perhaps get more exercise? The come and volunteer with us! We have a range… 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
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
RUTLAND Great turnout for climate change consultation event
The Trust welcomed over 30 residents and groups from Rutland on 28th November to discuss climate change issues and to identify priorities for the county. There was a real buzz in the room and an interest in creating… Read More
MELTON MOWBRAY Natural Capital Group: Exploring ecosystem services
Our team of ecological specialists and volunteers are carrying out surveys to identify the services that nature provides to society, starting at Burrough Court. Over the coming months, baseline surveys of carbon, soil, water, pollination, biodiversity, heritage, culture,… Read More