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Environmental sustainability is as important to Strutt & Parker and the wider BNP Paribas Group as it is to many of our clients. We explore some of the projects and initiatives which we are implementing to address climate change and improve our resilience Solar energy decarbonising BNP Paribas’ UK operations A 120-acre solar farm in […]

Environment & natural capital Scottish Government publishes Natural Capital Markets Framework The aim of the Framework is to create the conditions needed to encourage flows of private capital into Scotland’s natural environment.  It is based on six principles that investments should adhere to, many of which echo the Government’s principles on land reform and use.  […]

When it comes to woodland creation, there’s a question you should ask yourself long before you get to the detail of designing a woodland and that is: What is its purpose? All too often, when it comes to lowland broadleaf woodlands, people can approach the process the wrong way around, focusing on the size and […]

As the Farming Community Network prepares to mark its 30th anniversary, a former Strutt & Parker consultant explains the vital work done by this important charity and his role as a volunteer. ‘I just knew that I had something to offer,’ says Simon Butcher when explaining why he volunteers for the Farming Community Network (FCN). […]

The view from one of the cabins on the new glamping site at Clifton Castle Estate in the Yorkshire Dales is outstanding. Tucked within a woodland and high on a hill, visitors gaze out over rolling countryside, the winding River Ure and the historic remnants of Jervaulx Abbey. The site, which comprises five luxury cabins, […]

What changes are needed to reshape and rethink rural policies to ensure UK farms and estates have the support they need to thrive? We asked leaders across the rural sector to share their ideas for which path policy should take over the next two years to improve resilience and stimulate sustainable growth. Please note the […]

Our Rural team is helping clients to improve the short- and long-term resilience and prosperity of their businesses in myriad ways. Here is a selection of case studies from across the country: UNLOCKING COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES The owners of a rural estate in the South East of England asked us to assist them develop a new […]

Rural economy and property Environment Secretary makes significant announcements Steve Reed spoke at the CLA Rural Business Conference on 21 November.  He said that he had heard the anguish of the countryside about the changes in the Budget and wanted to understand how the Government could make the changes easier to bear, while restating the […]

Britain’s last coal-fired power station ceased operation this year marking a significant milestone in efforts to decarbonise electricity production. Our specialist renewable energy team gives an insight into its work and explores what developments in the sector mean for landowners Q: How does the renewable energy team help clients? A: Our expertise lies in supporting […]

The Government has made planning reform the cornerstone of its strategy to stimulate economic growth. But what is changing and what might it mean for the rural sector? Less than four weeks after coming to power the Government issued a consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to ‘get Britain building […]

The 2024 London Land and Property Briefing saw experts from across the Rural team share their insights on the potential challenges and opportunities facing land managers. The theme of the event was building resilience, with speakers using an example of a fictional, model estate – called Woodhare – to explore different strategies for rural estates […]

Land Business Magazine out now Our new Land Business magazine is now available.  Its theme is building resilience and it includes articles on: Autumn Budget – Our initial thoughts on the changes announced in the Budget. Climate adaptation – How farming businesses are responding to the challenge of climate change. Planning potential – What do […]