South Downs National Park
Hawksfold Farm Habitat Bank
Added on 26/05/2025
Overview
Description
Hawksfold Farm, owned by Kate & Ali Mitchell, is undertaking an ambitious biodiversity enhancement project, developed with support from Natural Asset Partners. Located near Fernhurst, in the South Downs National Park, the project's improved grassland and hedge habitats will help contribute to local biodiversity improvement and improve the character of a nationally treasured landscape. The BNG scheme will also play a part in the farm's larger ambitions for sustainable agriculture and environmental improvements. Units are available to purchase, including fractional shares. Please get in touch for more details.
Local Planning Authority
South Downs National Park
National Character Area
Low Weald
Size
22.40 hectares
Total Units
86.8 units
Unit Price
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Lowland meadows | Very High | 18.4 | POA | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 16 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 9.8 | POA | |
| Lakes | Ponds (non-priority habitat) | Medium | 6.5 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; broadleaved | Medium | 14.5 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; mixed | Medium | 6.8 | POA | |
| Individual trees | Rural tree | Medium | 9.7 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees | High | 5.1 | POA |
How buying works
- Enquire. Tell the seller which habitat you need and how many units.
- Receive a quote. The seller confirms what is available and at what price.
- Reserve your units. Agree with the seller how the units are held while your planning progresses.
- Legal agreement. Sign a contract with the seller for the units you are buying.
- Register allocation. The site owner records the allocation to your development on the biodiversity gain site register.
- Biodiversity gain plan. Include the allocated units in the gain plan you submit to your local planning authority.
South Downs National Park
Available
Low Weald
Units available:
86.8
86.8
Unit price:
POA
