A new chapter for Green Farm, Surrey

The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) has announced the sale of some assets at Green Farm to strengthen our future work for nature.  

  

This includes houses, outbuildings and one field to the north of Green Lane. 

  

The decision follows a detailed review of our nationwide strategy to facilitate the strongest contribution to the delivery and promotion of nature-friendly farming.    

  

Green Farm was given to the CRT by benefactor John Broadbent-Jones and all capital from the sale will go into the endowment fund, as established under the terms of John Broadbent-Jones' gift. 

  

The majority of the land at Green Farm, around 74.5 hectares of orchards, grassland, woodland, pine plantation, and rare heathland, will remain under our stewardship.  

  

This will secure the future of Green Farm, which includes our ambitious 10-year plan to help restore and connect vital heathland habitats. 

  

Our long-term vision includes: 

  

For more information on the Green Farm vision, see www.thecrt.co.uk/vision-for-green-farm 

  

  

CEO Danielle Dewe said: 

 

“We understand how much people living nearby love the countryside at Green Farm. “Its restructuring ensures we can continue to protect, maintain, and develop the land for nature, just as benefactor John Broadbent-Jones wanted. 

 

“Pristine heathland is one of the rarest habitats in the world, so we are delighted to be working in collaboration to restore it and encourage the specialist wildlife that relies on it to thrive.

 

“Although we appreciate people may have some concerns over the sale of these assets, please rest assured our commitment to the future of Green Farm remains steadfast.”