March 2014

31st March 2014

– Mild, overcast in the morning, showers in the afternoon, south-easterly wind.

A Comma was on the wing in the morning, whilst other birds included a Ringed Plover, a singing Blackcap in the back gate copse, two Common Gulls and a pair of Goosander again roosted in the evening.

30th March 2014

– Hazy sunshine, light south-easterly wind.

The good weather proved too good for anything to drop in today and no new migrants were reported.

There were again at least eight singing Chiffchaffs which appear to have settled onto territory; at least four along the Old Road from the cottages to Patrick Farm, two along the concrete road, one on the causeway and at least one in the back gate copse, with possibly a second towards the railway arches.

There were still 15 Wigeon, with an impressive 67 Gadwall and still eight Oystercatchers, nine Redshank and a Ringed Plover.

Linnets were seen on the causeway and by Railway Hide with a male singing at the latter location today.

29th March 2014

– Warm, sunny, light south-easterly wind.

The best bird of the day was a Ruff, moulting into summer plumage. Initially found just after dawn on Car Park Pool but then moved to Railway Pool but could not be relocated after 8.30 am.

Yesterday’s Blackcap was singing again in the back gate copse and east of the A452 a possibleMerlin slipped away before it could be clinched.

Also early on, the regular pair of Goosanders were present on Car Park Pool but they too moved off early on, probably onto the river. Two single Sand Martins went through and along with a dozen Snipe a Jack Snipe was flushed from the Dragonfly Pool.

Other counts included: three Great Crested Grebes, four Little Grebes, 30 Cormorants, four Mute Swans, the Black Swan, 25 Greylags, 14 Canadas, one Shelduck, 15 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 43 Gadwall, eight Mallard, 24 Shoveler, three Pochard, 40 Tufted, five Moorhen, 32 Coot, eight Oystercatchers, 29 Lapwings, one Ringed Plover, eight Redshank, 500Black-headed Gulls, seven Lesser Black-backed Gulls, eight singing Chiffchaffs, a pair ofMistle Thrushes by the back gate and three Bullfinches (one by the back gate and two by the car park gates).

28th March 2014

– Misty start, clearing for sunny intervals, brisk south easterly

The year’s first Blackcap was singing this morning in the back gate copse and in viewing that, a Woodcock took off from the adjacent ditch to disappear over the railway. There were at least nine singing Chiffchaffs this morning, spread right across the Reserve, and may have included some migrants.

27th March 2014

– Cold north easterly wind with wintery showers

Two Sand Martins put in a brief appearance on Car Park Pool at 11.15 and 15 Wigeoncontinued to linger. 65 Gadwall were all on Railway Pool and there were three Pochard on Car Park Pool. Five Buzzards were in display flight over Siden Hill Wood and other Raptors included the usual Kestrel over the crop field and a Sparrowhawk over Siden Hill Wood.

26th March 2014

– Showers, mostly overcast, occasional sunny periods, cold north-easterly wind.

A second Ringed Plover joined the usual male today and six Sand Martins put in a typically brief appearance. In the evening, there was a single pair of Goosanders along with 16 lingering Wigeon, 21 Teal and 20 Shoveler.

25th March 2014

– Overcast, periodic rain, south-easterly wind.

The log pile to the west of River Hide again proved popular with a Wheatear, with the first of the year, a female, perching up there and dropping onto the grassland to feed during the morning.

The Jack Snipe again showed in the Marsh and there were two pairs of Goosanders today along with two Sand Martin. There were still 52 Gadwall.

The first Curlew of the year was also reported, flying over Car Park Pool.

24th March 2014

– Light frost, mostly sunny, southerly wind.

A reasonable selection of birds today included a firstly one and then a pair of Little Ringed Plovers on Car Park Pool, a Jack Snipe in the Marsh, a pair of Goosanders and a singleSand Martin.

Other birds of note included, four Snipe, five Redshank, three Oystercatcher, twoShelduck, two Common Gull and a male Kestrel.

23rd March 2014

– Cold blustery north-westerly wind, sunny intervals.

An adult Mediterranean Gull on Railway Pool and two Little Ringed Plovers on Car Park Pool were the pick of today’s birds. Both were found around 1 p.m. and one of the Little Ringed Plovers dropped in after a hail storm.

The Mediterranean Gull spent part of the early afternoon asleep but, subsequently, strutted around on top of Tern Island displaying to some of the Black-headed Gulls.

A Green Sandpiper, initially heard over Car Park Pool and subsequently seen east of the A452 was the first since the 2nd March. Other birds of note included six singing Chiffchaffs, 29Fieldfares over to the south, a Grey Wagtail at Patrick Bridge, still 12 Wigeon, 63 Gadwall, eight each of Oystercatcher and Redshank, four Shelduck, a single Ringed Plover, 68Starlings, four Common Gulls and a Herring Gull.

22nd March 2014

– South-westerly wind, sunny periods, occasional showers.

Three Sand Martins flew through at 7 a.m., but like all the others recently, did not linger. There were also a pair of Goosanders early on and 60 Golden Plover were picked up, distantly, flying over Hampton in Arden and probably originated from a flock of up to 100 that have been seen occasionally at the Airport. There were at least seven singing Chiffchaffs with three on the Old Road, two on the concrete road, two in the back gate copse and probably an eighth by the underpass (plus a further two in Siden Hill Wood).

Other counts today were as follows: one Great Crested Grebe, three Little Grebes, 30Cormorants, four Mute Swans, a Black Swan, seven Greylags, 13 Canadas, fiveShelduck, 16 Wigeon, 59 Gadwall, 32 Teal, nine Mallard, 24 Shoveler, two Pochard, 33Tufted, six Moorhen, 33 Coots, eight Oystercatcher, 44 Lapwing, one Ringed Plover, nine Redshank, seven Snipe (Dragonfly Pond), 700 Black-headed Gulls, four Common Gulls, three Lesser Black-backs, one Herring Gull, three Redwings along the Old Road and the same number in Siden Hill Wood, a female Sparrowhawk with another in Siden Hill Wood and a male Kestrel.

In the Dragonfly Pond there were a number of mating Toads plus spawn.

21st March 2014

– Sunny, cold north-westerly wind.

Aside from the regular birds, seven Sand Martins put in a brief appearance between 9.15 and 10 a.m., before moving on.

20 March 2014

– Blustery westerly wind, mostly overcast.

Worse weather equals more birds! At least 29 Sand Martins flew through today but typically for this time of year the birds barely lingered for any time at all. The total of 29 comprised a group of eight at 12.30, merging to become 20 at 13.15, then a further seven at 13.40 and finally a further two at 14.30. There were reports of House Martin and Swallow but these may have been mistaken.

Also, a Red Kite flew south at 14.20 and, fortunately, was photographed. Other birds or counts of note included three Herring Gulls, 50 Starlings, 55 Jackdaws, 16 Wigeon, twoPochard and a brood of four Ducklings – very early! The Peregrine, three Redwing and fiveFieldfare contributed to a good days birding.

19th March 2014

– Sunny intervals, light south-westerly wind.

Two male Chiffchaffs were singing against each other by the top gate and one of the males was chasing a third bird, presumably a female.

Along the concrete road there were 13 Fieldfares and three Redwings and, just east of the underpass, a pair or Red-legged Partridge.

On the pools, aside from ten Redshank and a single Snipe, there were 52

Gadwall

, 17Shoveler, 25 Wigeon, two female Pochard and 31 Cormorants.

18th March 2014

– Cold and strong north-westerly wind, occasional showers.

The first Little Ringed Plover of the year was about on time, but a Kittiwake which frequented Railway Pool from 11.45 to at least 1.30 pm was much more unexpected. A movement of Pied Wagtails was taking place with at least 16 counted. The Ringed Plover was again on Railway Pool and there were three Snipe in the Marsh at dusk.

17th March 2014

– Occasional sunny intervals, high cloud, westerly wind.

There were at least 600 Black-headed Gulls counted today which included not only breeders but quite a lot of first year birds. The Ringed Plover was again on Railway Pool and there were at least eight Redshanks, together with three Snipe by Car Park Hide.

16th March 2014

– Fine, sunny and warm. Cool north-westerly wind.

On a thoroughly spring-like day with wall to wall sunshine, it was no surprise that there were plenty of butterflies on the wing, with at least ten Peacocks, 12 Small Tortoiseshells and aBrimstone counted.

Another Sand Martin put in a brief appearance and there were just three Chiffchaffs today, two by Railway Hide and one on the causeway. Redshank numbers reached 12 and there were still eight Oystercatchers, four Shelduck, 64 Gadwall and 59 Teal.
On the causeway two Green Woodpeckers were joined by a single Lesser Redpoll. The good weather was conducive to thermaling Buzzards, eight in one “kettle” and 12 counted in total.

There were lots of Frogs spawning in the Marsh.

15th March 2014

– Mostly sunny, west, north-westerly wind.

The wind direction made for a cool start and the day progressively warmed up nicely.

The year’s first Sand Martin put in a disappointingly brief appearance at 06.55 and then carried on north. There had been an arrival of Chiffchaffs overnight with at least six singing across the Reserve. A few Thrushes were on the move with six Redwings flying off north-west from the Old Road at 9 am. A further six with eight Fieldfares also moved north-west an hour later. A single Redwing was on the Old Road and a further seven were by the back gate. To the east of the Old Road, a Peregrine perched in the fields before flying off and shortly thereafter was seen in pursuit of prey, with the result unknown as the bird disappeared from view.

Wader counts this morning saw eight Oystercatchers, ten Redshanks, 67 Lapwing and a single Ringed Plover but only six Snipe this morning.

A few Wood Pigeons also appeared to be on the move with, prior to 9 am., small groups passing over high to the north-east. The total was no more than 20 and there were still plenty of birds around Siden Hill Wood with an estimated 250 to 300 being disturbed from Siden Hill Wood before flying back in again. Two Stock Doves also went high, north-east and, later in the day, two Collared Doves flew over low to the north-west.

Also in the early morning there was a movement of Lesser Black-backed Gulls with 25 to 30 flying over along with six Herring Gulls. This initial group of Lesser Black-backs was all juveniles with about ten more adults moving through later, along with a Common Gull and there were also three Common Gulls on the pools.

Other counts today were: 27 Cormorants, four Great Crested Grebes, two Dabchicks, fourMute Swans, the Black Swan, 43 Greylags, 11 Canadas, the Bar-headed Goose, threeShelduck, 117 Wigeon, a significant increase in Gadwall to 79, 46 Teal, 11 Mallard, 28Shoveler, three Pochard, 54 Tufteds, four Moorhen, 47 Coot and 344 Black-headed Gulls.

Early Frogspawn was noted in the Dragonfly Pond and at least two Small Tortoiseshells were on the wing, one by the Car Park Hide and one along the Old Road.

In the afternoon, early progress was made on the creation of a Sand Martin bank between Oak and Railway Hide.

14th March 2014

– Foggy start, sunny later.

Another foggy start slowly cleared by the middle of the morning, but there was not a lot new in today. Eight Snipe showed well in the Marsh with a further nine to the right of Car Park Hide. There was only a single Ringed Plover today along with two pairs of Shelduck and just a single Redwing along the Old Road.

Skylarks were singing well over both the tip field and by the Aeromodellers and the maleKestrel was in display flight along the Old Road.

13th March 2014

– Foggy start, sunny later.

A second Ringed Plover joined the first during the day and Redshank numbers have increased to seven. There were at least seven Oystercatchers, 18 Snipe, five Great Crested Grebes, four Little Grebes, five Shelduck, over 30 Redwing and five Fieldfares (the latter two on the concrete road) and a Grey Wagtail went over.

12th March 2014

– Misty until lunchtime, sunny p.m., light north-easterly wind.

At least 120 Wigeon were still present on the Reserve today, with the whole flock at the northern end of Car Park Pool with a scattering of Teal and Shoveler.

Now the water level has dropped following the removal of the insert in the sluice, the muddy edges have been exposed and were to the liking of four Oystercatchers and a Redshank. A single Meadow Pipit went over.

Over 500 Wood Pigeons flew into Siden Hill Wood in the afternoon.

11th March 2014

– Misty start, sunny later, north-easterly wind.

A second Dunlin joined yesterdays on Railway Pool but there was just one pair of Goosandertoday.

10th March 2014

– Misty start, sunny later, easterly wind.

A good selection of birds today saw a Marsh Tit and a Chiffchaff calling and in song respectively in Siden Hill Wood. It was also pleasing to note a pair of Redshanks in one of the scrapes.

On the main pools there were two pairs of Goosander, a pair of Goldeneye, a single Ringed Plover and Dunlin, two pairs of Shelduck, six Oystercatchers and a pair of Kestrels around the car park.

At dusk, the Bittern again showed from the causeway screen looking left towards the gorse bush.

9th March 2014

– Sunny, warm, light southerly wind, temperatures up to 18 °C.

The Bittern was a little bit more co-operative today, showing well in the top of the reeds directly below the Owl box and a little later (1.45 pm) behind the bullrush clump. There were at least eight Oystercatchers, six Redshank, two Shelduck, one Ringed Plover and wildfowl counts included 33 Shoveler, 38 Tufted and 43 Gadwall. On the concrete road there were two Treecreepers, 12 Redwings and a Fieldfare. 45 Jackdaws fed on the flood plain along with 25 Coots and butterflies on the wing today included eight Peacocks, two smallTortoiseshells and two Brimstones. Last but not least, the Peregrine was seen regularly, including on one of its favored perches, the railway arches.

8th March 2014

– Overcast, cool and breezy start, slowly clearing sunny conditions.

It took a while for the weather to improve and warm up this morning but as it began to improve a superb summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwit was found it front of Car Park Hide at about 10.30 am. It commuted between the pools but was never allowed to settle by either the Black-headed Gulls or the Lapwings, and flew off about an hour later.

What was presumably a migrant Chiffchaff, occasionally sang but generally showed well in the back gate copse for most of the morning.

There were also eight Oystercatchers, three Redshanks, a Ringed Plover, six Great Crested Grebes, three Little Grebes and a Peregrine early on. The latter had a kill which looked like a Black-headed Gull and feathers were regularly being scattered from its plucking post on the railway embankment.

There was also some Thrush migration today with flocks of 28 Fieldfare and 120 Redwingover to the east during the morning. Two Redwings were feeding in the back gate copse and a further two by Packhorse Bridge. Four Pied Wagtails fed by Car Park Hide along with at least 20 Snipe. Other counts today were 30 Cormorants, two Mute Swans, one Black Swan, 26Greylags, eight Canadas, 162 Wigeon, 28 Gadwall, 14 Mallard, 24 Teal, 30 Shoveler, sixPochard, 26 Tufted in the morning and 54 in the afternoon, 20 Coot, four Moorhens, 63Lapwing, 410 Black-headed Gulls, four Common Gulls, two Lesser Black-backs, a further 20-30 Snipe in the Marsh and two Meadow Pipits on the Tip field.

At dusk the Bittern showed well, but briefly, in the Reedbed, roosting near to the central lifebuoy. The Kestrel was also active at dusk.

Ten attended the work party and preparatory work for a Sand Martin bank commenced, some more hollies were planted, mostly by the back gate, a ditch was cleared, the gorse was burnt (and also some of the dried grasses nearby – oops!), and more work was undertaken on the south causeway screen.

7th March 2014

– Overcast start clearing to warm and sunny conditions, westerly wind.

Yesterdays overcast weather continued into mid-morning when it soon cleared to a warm spring-like day and the first Peacock and Brimstone Butterflies were on the wing. The Ruffwas present for its third day and the male Stonechat, which appeared to have gone absent from Wednesday lunchtime, also reappeared in its favoured spot around the gorse bush, opposite the back gate.

A pair of Goosanders put in one of their intermittent appearances and there were threeRedshanks about together with the Ringed Plover.

6th March 2014

– Wet start, overcast but mild thereafter.

Yesterday’s Ruff was very confiding and fed on the grass with the Lapwings to the left of Car Park Hide. There was no sign of the male Stonechat but there were two Redshanks, fiveOystercatchers, 124 Wigeon, 13 Snipe, 40 Shoveler and four Lesser Redpolls on the central streamline. The Peregrine also showed well.

5th March 2014

– Sunny intervals, dry, light south-westerly wind, remaining mild.

The male Stonechat continued to please the crowd at least during the morning, although it apparently went missing around the middle of the day. A Ruff was a good find in the afternoon, a fairly typical early season wader migrant. In addition there were at least threeRedshanks and four Oystercatchers, two pairs of Grebes and a Ringed Plover.

4th March 2014

– Sun and showers.

The accommodating male Stonechat again performed well between Oak and Railway Hide during the day and other birds of note during the day included four Shelduck, threeOystercatchers, the Ringed Plover, four Little Grebes, 16 Snipe and a Kestrel. ThePeregrine was in its usual place opposite Car Park Hide and later in the day a female Kestreljoined the male in the crop field.

In the late afternoon the Bittern showed in the Reedbed roughly in line with the gorse bush on the bank against the crop field. In the Marsh at least 15 Snipe were visible, along with a singleJack but other Snipe were “exploding” out of the reeds and the bulrushes to feed off site.

On Car Park Pool also at dusk, a tight flock of hundreds of Black-headed Gulls were milling around at the north end of the pool calling incessantly.

3rd March 2014

– Light frost, sunny intervals in the morning and heavy showers in the afternoon, light south-westerly wind.

A Dunlin was new in today before eventually getting fed up with the flightiness of theLapwings and departing at just around lunchtime. The male Stonechat continued to please the visitors near Railway Hide and the Peregrine was again perched on the flood plain.

2nd March 2014

– Overcast start, strong south-westerly wind. A shower afternoon giving way to persistent heavy rain in the late afternoon and evening.

The Bittern showed well on the left hand side of the Reedbed this morning before melting away. The female Stonechat had moved on but the male continued to show well in the same place as yesterday favouring, in particular, the large gorse bush opposite the back gate. Singles of Redshank and Ringed Plover were present on and off for much of the day and aGreen Sandpiper went over calling.

80 mixed Thrushes (approximately 50 Redwing and 30 Fieldfare) were seen near the flood plain and other counts included four Common Gulls, 14 Pochard, 34 Shoveler, 166 Wigeon, two male Shelduck, 49 Teal and 37 Gadwall. The Peregrine went over and pairs ofOystercatchers were present on both pools. 25 Snipe were visible early on with 15 by Car Park Hide and ten in the Marsh and, on the Old Road, there were four Goldcrest, aTreecreeper by the car park gates and a Siskin went over.

In the middle of the afternoon there were ten each of Chaffinch and Reed Bunting in the crop field, together with two male Bullfinches.

1st March 2014

– Sharp frost, subsequently sunny and mild.

After an early morning frost, the day turned out to be positively spring-like, with bird highlights being the first Redshank of the year, and a showy and accommodating pair of Stonechats in the area around Railway Hide. The male was particularly well marked with a full deep orange breast and bold white wing-bars. The female was a different bird to that on Thursday, being more peachy coloured compared to the buff coloured one on the west side.

A good supporting cast included six Oystercatchers, a pair of Goosanders, Water Rails both in the Reedbed and in the small pond by the car park and, in the evening, the Bittern which showed well in the Reedbed. It was first seen walking high in the reeds from the left hand side near the gorse bush and worked its way into the far north-east corner. It was visible for about 15 minutes.

Other counts today were 40 Cormorants, one Great Crested Grebe, three Herons, fiveMute Swans, the Black Swan, one Greylag, 15 Canadas, 177 Wigeon, 45 Gadwall, 34Teal, 12 Mallard, 31 Shoveler, 14 Pochard, 40 Tufteds, two Moorhens, 52 Coot, 67Lapwing, 17 Snipe, 311 Black-headed Gulls, two Common Gulls, three Lesser Black-backed Gulls and six Rooks on the flood plain.

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Packington Estate ESG Policy 2025

Developing and maintaining an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy for a country estate involves considering various unique contexts, including historical aspects as well as the cultural significance of such properties, and their custodianship; past, present, and future, to preserve these locations for future generations to come, across all the three aspects of such an initiative.

Packington Estate has four overarching pillars that drive the spirit and principles of the Estate and provide the building blocks for all the Estate’s businesses, operations and projects. These four pillars are Stewardship, Sustainability, Wellbeing and Restoration.

The Estate is in a transitional phase moving away from more traditional, methodologies of Estate management to a progressive strategy, in line with current business practises and procedures. Much of the Estate is undergoing such an evolution to more sustainable operations. This covers every venture and project, from Estate stewardship all the way through to the Board Room.

Packington’s ESG policy is bolstered by its actionable and tangible achievements, framed and guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs or Global Goals). We all know that big global challenges need bold action, from every corner. This initiative was unanimously voted into being by all of the 197 member Nations of the United Nations, and this was formalised with an Act named Resolution Agenda 30, to build a greener, fairer, better world by 2030 and everyone has a role to play in helping achieve these Global Goals. Packington Estate is utilising the SDGs across the Estate as a guideline to set out its pathway for all future prospects and developing over time, an equitable, sustainable, biodiverse, conscientious, and healthy future.

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Environmental (E) Considerations

Environmentally-friendly Land Management: Packington has implemented sustainable land management practices that prioritise biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation. This shall involve rewilding certain areas, planting native vegetation, and avoiding the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers on its Regenerative Farms and within the Gardens, with the aim of reducing the use of artificial products across the wider Estate.

1) Renewable Energy Integration: Explore the potential opportunities for on-site renewable energy sources, such as heat source, solar power, biomass and wind turbines. This can reduce the Estate's carbon footprint and enhance energy resilience. The opportunity for the establishment of an Energy Park within the Estate is currently being explored.

2) Historical Preservation: Develop a plan for the maintenance, conservation and sympathetic restoration of the historical buildings, such as the Hall, Church and Stables, as well as landscapes, combining modern, environmental practices with preservation efforts to ensure the legacy and longevity of the Estate.

3) Tree Planting Schemes: Packington is committed to soil and tree health, and as such has an extensive tree planting scheme planned across the Estate, with up to 10,000 trees currently planned for planting.

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Social (S) Initiatives

1) Community Engagement: The Estate is fostering relationships with local communities by providing access to parts of the Estate to the use and organising community events such as craft workshops, carol services, fun runs, dog trials and open garden days. Alongside this, the Estate has developed an approved suppliers’ process and collaboration with local businesses, partners and charities, in support of local community businesses.

2) Educational Programs: The Estate intends to establish educational programs and workshops for both children and adults along with guided tours to showcase the Estate's history, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices. The Estate wants to raise awareness and share knowledge with our visitors and the wider community.

3) Cultural Heritage Preservation: Promote the preservation of cultural heritage, including historical artifacts, archives, and traditions of the Estate. Engage with local historians and cultural experts to ensure authenticity and respect for the Estate's historic and future legacy.

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Governance (G) Strategies

1) Transparency and Accountability: The Estate emphasises transparency in its operations, governance structures, and decision-making processes. The Estate shall regularly review its ESG initiatives and performance in order to build trust and confidence, including the update of this Policy document.

2) Compliance with Heritage Regulations: The Estate shall ensure compliance with heritage and conservation regulations and Acts to protect the Estate's historical significance while aligning with modern sustainability standards.

3) Stakeholder Inclusivity: By involving local communities, team members, and other stakeholders in decision-making processes related to the Estate’s development, thereby creating an accountable and inclusive process for all.

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Preservation of Natural and Historic Assets

1) Wildlife Conservation: The Estate shall implement measures to protect and enhance biodiversity within the Estate. This shall include habitat restoration and tree planting, development of the Estate’s Nature Reserve, wildlife corridors, and the creation of biodiverse, environmental areas, such as the Estate’s Rewilding project.
2) Historic Garden Preservation: The Estate shall maintain and, where appropriate, restore historic gardens using sustainable practices, such as within the Walled Gardens. The Estate shall utilise organic and sustainable gardening methods as far as possible and involve local communities in garden-related events and activities.

Heritage Tourism and Economic Diversification

1) Tourism Development: Strategically develop tourism initiatives that highlight the Estate's cultural and environmental assets. This can contribute to the wider and more local economies while raising awareness about sustainable practices. These initiatives involve EcoTourism within the Rewilding and Nature Reserve areas with potential for overnight accommodation, as well as daytime activities and events within the Parkland of the Estate.
2) Diversification of Income Streams: Explore further opportunities for sustainable and regenerative agriculture, as is already on-going, renewable energy projects, such as Somers Country Park, and hosting events that align with the Estate's four Pillars and the Estate’s historical and environmental values.

Team Well-being

1) Training: Provide training opportunity and programs for the Estate team
2) Health and Safety Measures: Implement health and safety measures to ensure the ongoing well-being of team members, contractors and visitors.

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Commitment to Diversity and Equality

1) We are committed to:
i) Eliminating Discrimination: We will not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
ii) Creating an Inclusive Environment: We strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
iii)Equal Opportunities: We provide equal opportunities for all team members, regardless of their background or characteristics.

2) Recruitment and Selection
i) Fair and Open Recruitment: We are committed to fair and open recruitment processes, ensuring that all candidates are assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.

3) Training and Development
i) Equal Access to Training: All team members will have access to training and development opportunities.

4) Promotion and Career Development
i) Merit-based Promotion: Promotion decisions will be based on merit, skills, and performance, without any form of discrimination.
ii) Support for Career Development: We are committed to supporting the career development of all team members.

5) Harassment and Bullying
i) We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and bullying. All team members are expected to treat each other with respect, creating a workplace free from intimidation and hostility.

6) Monitoring and Review
i) This policy will be regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness.

7) Communication and Training
i) This policy will be communicated to all team members.

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Monitoring and Enforcement

1) We shall use our best endeavours to proactively prevent and mitigate instances of non-compliance with our ESG policy. Any concerns or concerns of potential breaches, including ethical concerns in our commitment to high ethical standards, should be reported as soon as possible to your Line Manager or the Business Owners. Progress on this policy shall be reported to the Board on a regular basis. Active participation and engagement at all levels of the business is of great importance to ensure ownership of our ESG by all our teams. At the very least, we endeavour to maintain compliance with all legislative requirements.

We tailor our ESG strategy to the specific constitution and values of the Packington Estate, which is essential. Our regular monitoring and adaptation of strategies based on feedback, changing circumstances, and evolving ESG standards will contribute to the long-term success of the Estate as a sustainable and socially responsible entity.

So by adhering to this Policy, we aim to mould and create a significant enterprise, one that reflects the diversity of our rural community and promotes fairness, equality, and mutual respect.