Cherwell Farmers Cluster Walk: Habitat Creation on the Sor Brook
Wed 22 Oct
|Wykham Park Farm
Two Cherwell Farmers member farms have invited us to see their plans for habitat creation. This is a valuable opportunity for the Cherwell Farmers Cluster to look at two different ways of creating habitat in wet environments; CS Higher Tier and BNG. How do we approach this strategically as a group?
Time & Location
22 Oct 2025, 09:00 – 12:00
Wykham Park Farm, Wykham Lane, Banbury OX16 9UP
About the Event
Two Cherwell Farmers member farms have invited us to see their plans for habitat creation. This is a valuable opportunity for the Cluster to look at two different ways of creating habitat in wet environments; CS Higher Tier and BNG.
With thanks to the Pile family at Ells Farm and the Colegraves at Wykham Park Farm, we plan to walk and talk while considering planning on both farms for habitat creation. How can Higher Tier and BNG financing tools be used to advantage in wet environments such as those many of us have in the Cherwell catchment? How do we approach this strategically as a group?
Important - Please do register at the RSVP link above so we can plan transport.
After parking at Wykham Park Farm Shop, we'll be transported to Ells Farm ready to start the walk. We'll cross both farms and will finish with a restorative hot…