Sustainable Land TrustVolunteer 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
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
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
Bringing land owners closer to nature
We return again this year to the amazing Farm Business Innovation Show held at the NEC in Birmingham on 7th and 8th November. Our CEO Kate Hiseman was talking about the changes to planning, farming, and the environment … Read More
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
ECOSYSTEMS: Sustainable Products and Produce
We have been working hard over the winter with our beneficiaries to teach them woodland management, and we have a large quantity of firewood for sale… contact us now to order! We also have sales of eggs, pork… Read More
Leicestershire County Council grant helps disadvantaged young people gain sustainability skills
SHIRE Community Grant Enables New Learning Opportunities for Disadvantaged Young People in Leicestershire Date: 14 October 2016 The Sustainable Land Trust has been awarded £9,900 by Leicestershire County Council’s SHIRE Community Grants programme to create a classroom, workshop… Read More
