October 2012

31st October 2012

– Cloudy and dry until late afternoon, rain which carried on all night. South, south-westerly wind.

Pete Sofley has kindly called me to let me know that there was a female / juvenile Merlinhunting the fields immediately opposite and north of Patrick Farm at 1.50 this afternoon. It subsequently headed off south-west towards Siden Hill Wood.

A reasonable number of Gulls were recorded this afternoon with 170 Black-headed Gulls, 17Lesser Black-backs, two Herring Gulls and seven Common Gulls. There were also 70Lapwings, a Snipe and a Kingfisher.

30th October 2012

– Sunny, mild, light westerly wind.

The warmth of the weather was exemplified by the fact that at least 12 Common Darterswere counted around the Reserve today. Four Fieldfares, two Lesser Redpolls and single figure counts of Siskin were noted and eight Common Gulls were amongst the Black-headed Gulls on Railway Pool. The number of Common Gulls increased significantly in the afternoon when 27 were counted, an unusually large count for relatively early in the season.

In the late afternoon a Jack Snipe showed in the Marsh and two Water Rails were visible from the causeway screen.

29th October 2012

– Mostly cloudy, south-westerly wind.

There are again 20 Snipe around Car Park Hide today, and seven Common Gulls amongst theBlack-headed Gulls on Railway Pool. At least ten Pied Wagtails and five Rooks were feeding on the flood plain and eight Reed Buntings were feeding on the causeway. With only two Redwings seen on the Old Road there has obviously been no great transference of the large number of birds that have arrived on the east coast in the last fortnight.

Sunday 28th October 2012

– Light overnight rain, high cloud in the morning, drizzle from 1 p.m. onwards, westerly wind.

A relatively quiet day, the highlights of which were a Water Rail calling by the causeway, a small flock of 15 Fieldfare which flew over to the south-east, the 50 strong Linnet flock still in the crop field, 23 Cormorants roosting on Car Park Pool, 16 Lesser Black-backs and threeCommon Gulls from Oak Hide and at least 13 Skylarks which flew over.

Saturday 27th October 2012

– Frosty and cold start, sunny all day, north-easterly wind.

As is often the case at this time of year, the first hard frosts trigger Wood Pigeon passage and between 8.55 and 9.30 a.m., 679 flew south in flocks of varying sizes up to 130. Passage dropped off, thereafter, but there were still 110 through between 10 a.m. and 12.15.

There were a few other birds on the move, although no great numbers, and also between 8.55 and 9.30 a.m., passage included one high flying Jay (there have been a number of migrants in on the east coast this autumn) which dropped like a stone into Siden Hill Wood; the first record of Fieldfares of the autumn with 32 south and a further four on the Old Road; 49 Redwingsor Song Thrushes (with up to 30 on the Old Road which may have been part of the same birds which flew west a little later), and one Pied Wagtail, two Meadow Pipits, 12 Starlingsand single figures of unidentified Finches and Buntings.

It is difficult, at distance, to tell Redwings from Song Thrushes in flight and one group of seven that passed close to Railway Hide were thought to be Song Thrushes although no doubt the majority of the totals above were Redwings.

Two Jack Snipe showed on and off in the Marsh and although there was no sign of any Water Rails there, one was heard calling later in the afternoon over by the river.

A flock of Finches in the crop field included at least 50 Linnets and a Yellowhammer and there were 20 Siskins and a Lesser Redpoll on the central stream with a further eightSiskins along the concrete road. Two late Common Darters and a Comma were also seen along the concrete road, perhaps surprisingly after the cold start to the day.

Graham Rowling’s other counts were two Great Crested Grebes, five Little Grebes, tenCormorants, three Herons, five Mute Swans, a Black Swan, the feral Pink-footed Goose(seen briefly on Railway Pool with the Canadas), 72 Greylags, five Farmyard Geese, 82Canadas, 110 Wigeon, 90 Teal, 26 Gadwall, 28 Mallard, 82 Shoveler, 12 Pochard, 16Tufteds, 45 Coot, four Moorhen, 150 Black-headed Gulls, one Lesser Black-backed, twoCommon Gulls, four Snipe, 28 Lapwing, two Meadow Pipits on the tip field and four Rookon the flood plain.

Also of note, a Brambling flew north over the causeway during the morning. It is worth looking out for this species as there has been a significant arrival on the east coast in the last few days. The scrub and thick thorns by Packhorse Bridge are also worth a look as there were lots of Redwings with some Song Thrushes and Blackbirds feeding on the berries there, with the Redwings in sub-song. There was also a flock of eight Siskins and a Treecreeperwith two Yellowhammers by the west car park.

26th October 2012

– Noticeably colder in a cold north / north-easterly, sunny periods

A pair of Egyptian Geese, that had been at Packington yesterday, ventured down to Car Park Pool this morning but had disappeared by mid-morning. Good numbers of other wildfowl included 119 Shoveler, a Reserve record, and ten Dabchick represented a good late October total. Only two Common Gulls could be found in 154 Black-headed Gulls.

By the Car Park feeder, a small mixed flock of Finches had gathered together totalling 40-50 birds – mostly Linnets and Chaffinches but a few Greenfinches and Goldfinches too.

25th October 2012

– Misty, drizzly, increasing north-easterly

No records.

24th October 2012

– Misty, drizzly, increasing north easterly

Nothing appeared to be on the move overhead despite the wind direction and birds today were limited to 22 Snipe on the grass around Car Park Hide, two Common Gulls with 110 Black-headed Gulls on Railway Pool and at least 20 Linnets buzzing around the Car Park.

23rd October 2012

– Misty, drizzly, light north easterly

Between 40 and 50 Snipe were counted around the Reserve with the majority to the right of Car Park Hide on the wet ground. Seven Common Gulls joined the Black-headed Gulls on Railway Pool and a Sparrowhawk caught a Starling.

22nd October 2012

– Misty, drizzly, light north easterly

A late male Blackcap on the Old Road and a Mistle Thrush at the cattle feeder were the only two birds recorded in the log.

21st October 2012

– Misty start, sunny periods around midday, clouding over from the north east in the afternoon, light rain in the evening

A much quieter day today. The Green Sandpiper on Railway Pool, a Grey Wagtail in the Marsh and a flock of 30 Linnets (which wandered over to the west side yesterday), were of a limited group of highlights. Snipe totals only reached 16. Two Muntjac were seen in the afternoon and in the evening another impressive Starling roost took place with groups of varying sizes arriving well before dusk.

20th October 2012

– Initially misty, thereafter sunny intervals, very light south westerly

An estimated 1000 Starlings left the Reedbed roost at dawn and as the day progressed a variety of less usual species were seen.

It was apparent that there had been an arrival of Snipe with 44 seen first thing, mostly on the grass around Car Park Hide. There was a single Jack there and another in the Marsh and threeWater Rails altogether of which two were in the Marsh and one was heard from the Causeway.

A Green Sandpiper and 31 Golden Plover flew over and a late Swallow was seen separately by two observers, firstly by the horse paddock and then a little later, around 10am, over Oak Hide. It subsequently perched briefly, with some Starlings, in the top of the dead ash near that hide and then flew off.

On the west side, a Marsh Tit was heard in Siden Hill Wood and there had clearly been an arrival of Thrushes overnight or during the preceding days with at least 15 Song Thrushesand 20 Blackbirds spread along the edge of the wood and particularly in the scrub by the former ammunition dump. There were also a handful of Redwings there and along the Old Road. A Brambling called as it flew over with Chaffinches at midday.

The wood itself was particularly lively with many Tit flocks which included a lot of GoldcrestsOther birds of note included two Tree Sparrows at the Oak Hide feeders, at least 40 Siskinalong the Old Road and overhead passage included one Grey Wagtail, ten Pied Wagtails, at least ten Meadow Pipits, 15 Skylarks and five Redpoll.

On the Pools the counts included three Great Crested Grebes, six Dabchick, four Heron, 16Cormorants, four Mute Swans, the Black Swan, 74 Greylags, 93 Canadas, a noticeable increase in Wigeon and Teal to 137 and 97 respectively, 32 Gadwall, 48 Mallard, 80Shoveler, 13 Pochards, 16 Tufted, six Moorhen, 47 Coot, 350 Lapwing, 150 Black-headed Gull, two Common Gulls and seven Lesser Black-backs.

19th October 2012

– Mostly sunny, mild light westerly

A single Jack Snipe showed well in the marsh again and two Lesser Redpolls showed well in the Alders by Oak Hide. At least ten Meadow Pipits were around the Car Park, along with bothGreen and Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Raven flew over.

18th October 2012

– More overnight rain, sunny intervals, southerly wind.

You know the autumn is advancing when the predominant sound on the pools is callingWigeon and Teal. Both species were particularly vocal this morning, as heard from the Old Road.

There did seem to be some movement of Finches today and in the three quarters of an hour from 8 a.m., 23 Siskins, 20 Goldfinches, four Redpolls and three Chaffinches flew low, south, down the Old Road. Limited other movement was confined to eight Redwings, aBlackbird and two Pied Wagtails. Along the Old Road at least three Song Thrushes, sixBullfinches and three Goldcrest were present, with a single Rook on the flood plain.

17th October 2012

– Heavy overnight rain, clearing at dawn, sunny but blustery south-westerly wind.

Plenty of puddles on the paths this morning was testimony to the heavy rain last night and despite the sunny conditions, there did not appear to be much on the move, aside from single figure counts of Meadow Pipits, Skylark and Pied Wagtail. A female Pintail was showing well in front of Car Park Hide and a Water Rail showed very well in the channel below Oak Hide. At about 9 a.m., two male Sparrowhawks came over together and flushed all theLapwings off Car Park Pool. Four Common Gulls joined 96 Black-headed Gulls on Railway Pool but, as is often the case, birds were coming and going all the time. Three Redpolls and six Siskins were seen in various places around the Reserve.

In the middle of the morning the Water Rail had been replaced by one of the Jack Snipe.

16th October 2012

– Sunny, but strong south-westerly wind.

Two Jack Snipes showed well in the Marsh in the morning, including one swimming across from one side to the other. A small increase in Common Gulls was obvious with at least seven amongst the Black-heads this morning. 14 Lesser Black-backs joined the Black-headed Gulls at lunchtime and, in the afternoon, the Jack Snipe count had increased to three.

15th October 2012

– Mostly cloudy, occasional light showers, light but cool westerly wind.

Both Jack Snipe and Water Rail showed well in the Marsh and Tree Sparrow and Nuthatchvisited the Oak Hide feeders. The female Pintail remains on Car Park Pool and three Common Gulls were amongst the Black-headed Gulls. Other birds of note included a flock of sixLesser Redpolls in the alders near Oak Hide, a Grey Wagtail, ten Meadow Pipits which flew south, at least three Redwings which also flew over, a Raven over Siden Hill Wood and aShrew in Oak Hide, but it soon disappeared. Ten Linnets were in various different places around the Reserve.

14th October 2012

– Frosty start, sunny and still

It was a glorious and cold start to the day and a small arrival of Goldcrests was evident, with at least five together in the sycamores just south of the car park gate. In the Old Road game crop, there were at least three migrant Song Thrushes, a handful of Blackbirds, 20Chaffinches, three Linnets, a Tree Creeper and another Goldcrest in the hedge. A Grey Wagtail was feeding around the cattle feeder on the flood plain, but there did not seem to be much on the move overhead apart from an occasional Skylark and Meadow Pipit.

The frost was sufficient to attract, into the crop field south of the car park, the firstYellowhammer of the autumn, with at least one male showing well in the adjacent hedge and two Reed Buntings came in from the east to feed there. On the pools, interest was limited to the female Pintail and 25 Snipe.

In the afternoon, there were at least 15 Redwings and a Mistle Thrush at the top of the Old Road, four Common Gulls amongst the Black-heads on Railway Pool, a Comma, Migrant Hawker and Common Darter were all seen in the warm weather.

13th October 2012

– Sunshine and showers, cool north-westerly wind.

Visible migration this morning included 19 Skylarks, 20 Meadow Pipits, 30 alba Wagtails, 16 Redwings, 25 Siskin, eight Redpoll and a Song Thrush. These were all through by 9 a.m. The first Tree Sparrow of the winter was heard and seen at the Oak Hide feeder, a singleJack Snipe showed in the Marsh and 30 Redwings were found feeding along the central streamline, along with ten Lesser Redpolls and about 20 Siskins.

Other counts included 12 Cormorants, four Herons, two Great Crested Grebes, ten Little Grebes, seven Mute Swans, a Black Swan, 89 Greylags, a Farmyard Goose, 80 Canadas, 125 Wigeon (a noticeable increase from last week), 38 Gadwall, 43 Teal, a female Pintail, 87 Mallard, 89 Shoveler, 14 Pochard, 22 Tufteds, eight Moorhens, 57 Coot, 85 Black-headed Gulls, four Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 118 Lapwing, nine Snipe, a Grey Wagtail, four Rook on the flood plain and three Meadow Pipits on the tip field.

Eight attended the afternoon Work Party and despite some periodic heavy showers, four of the group successfully strimmed all the islands on Railway Pool, whilst the other four carried on the perennial job of removing the self-set alders from around the Reedbed. Many thanks to all who attended.

12th October 2012

– Overnight rain, south-westerly wind.

Three Jack Snipes showed in the Marsh this morning although they could be elusive. The adultYellow-legged Gull was again present. The feral Pink-footed Goose has returned to the Reserve and was seen with the Greylags on the flood plain near Patrick Farm this afternoon.

The Shoveler count is to a new record figure of 106. Pochard were up to 27 and there was aDunlin on Railway Pool and at least two Common Gulls were seen.

11th October 2012

– Mostly dry followed by light rain, south-westerly wind.

A Curlew Sandpiper was reported at 4.10 this afternoon and two Jack Snipe was seen in the Marsh.

10th October 2012

– Broken cloud, light south easterly wind.

The Reserve’s first Redwings of the year were seen on a relatively thin sky watch this morning. A flock of 30 flew south along with six Skylarks and ten Pied Wagtails whilst aSparrowhawk and two Kestrels were seen overhead and, at 12.30 a very high Buzzardmoved south. It was presumably a passage bird. The regular Yellow-legged Gull and femalePintail were also present and Pochard numbers have increased to 21.

9th October 2012

– Cool, misty start, sunny intervals, light easterly wind.

A change to easterly paid dividends this morning, with only the fourth record for the Reserve ofHen Harrier. Brian Harris and Pete Scragg had the Ringtail Harrier fly over their heads when they were on the causeway, quarter Car Park Pool and then leave to the south-east at about 10.30 a.m.

Other birds of interest in the morning included the adult Yellow-legged Gull, three Common Gulls, the female Pintail, five House Martins, a Swallow and 30 Snipe.

Good records continued later in the day with a late Common Sandpiper from Railway Hide, a new record count of Shoveler (104), Wigeon up to 77, a significant increase in Pochard to 16 and both Jack Snipe showed well again in the Marsh from Oak Hide in the afternoon. ThreeGreen Woodpeckers showed by the back gate, two Redpolls, nine Siskins and two furtherSwallows went south and there was a Chiffchaff by Oak Hide as well.

8th October 2012

– Cloudy, light south-easterly wind.

Not a great deal of change on the bird front today, the Yellow-Legged Gull lingering as usual. A Weasel showed well, but briefly, in the Marsh and singles of Grey Wagtail, Redpoll went south along with two Siskins. The pale morph Buzzard which spends much of its time at Packington wandered down and appeared over Siden Hill Wood.

7th October 2012

– Still.

Two Water Rails and a Jack Snipe in the Marsh were probably the best birds of the day, with the adult Yellow-legged Gull again lingering around Railway Pool. The Water Rails were hiding in the reedmace most of the time but were chasing each other and showed in flight. This winter territorial aggression suggests they are fairly new arrivals.

Other birds of note included 15 Snipe and ten Linnets.

6th October 2012

– Cool start, but sunny all day, still.

At dawn a large group of several hundred Starlings left the roost and 500 Wood Pigeonswent over, but these appeared to be local birds rather than migrants. An early highlight was a large Greenland-type Wheatear on the flood plain, west of the river, but it could not be found later, possibly as a result of the presence of a Fox.

At least nine Chiffchaffs were present on the Reserve, all but one of which were along the Old Road where there was also a Blackcap and small increase in Thrushes, including six Song Thrushes and three Blackbirds. A small amount of visible migration included a few Siskins, 11 Pied Wagtails and seven Skylarks by 9 a.m., whilst from 10 until 12.30 p.m., other counts included 11 Little Grebes, two Great Crested Grebes, ten Cormorants, threeHerons, ten Mute Swans, the Black Swan, 195 Greylags, five Farmyard Geese, aCanada/Greylag Cross, 150 Canadas, 44 Wigeon, 21 Gadwall, 52 Teal, 84 Mallard, 95Shoveler, three Pochard, 25 Tufted Tucks, 19 Moorhens, 102 Coots, 360 Lapwing, 15Snipe, 120 Black-headed Gulls, three Lesser Black-backed Gulls, the Yellow-legged Gull, six Skylarks and two Meadow Pipits (all on or around the tip field), and three Siskinalong the concrete road.

In the afternoon, a Grey Wagtail and a Jack Snipe were both around Oak Hide with a count of 30 Common Snipe around the Reserve generally.

5th October 2012

– Heavy overnight rain, overcast, light westerly wind.

The Old Road held at least three Chiffchaffs and a juvenile or female Blackcap and one Titflock of at least 11 Long-tailed Tits held a Goldcrest and a Nuthatch. A mixed flock of 20Siskins and ten Goldfinches were feeding in the Alders along the top stream and visible migration included seven Mistle Thrushes, 11 Meadow Pipits, three Pied Wagtails and 12Swallows by 9 a.m. A Green Woodpecker was very vocal by the Aeromodellers and a high count of 34 Cormorants included one flock of 14, which came in from the east.

At 9.30 six Crossbills flew low, south-west, over the Railway Pool, six Golden Plovers flew in from the west and then flew east, and a small amount of visible migration continued principally of Pied Wagtails (one flock of seven) and Swallows (25) up until 11.20.

Aside from the adult Yellow-legged Gull there was also a first-winter Herring Gull, fiveGreat Crested Grebes, a Kingfisher and a male Ruddy Duck.

In the afternoon, good records continued with a very late Little Ringed Plover on Railway Pool, followed by a Marsh Tit on the railway embankment, a Reserve record count of 97Shoveler and a flock of 15 Pied Wagtails on the flood plain. There was also an aberrant Gull, probably a Black-headed Gull, all white with yellow legs and a yellow bill with a dark tip.

4th October 2012

– Mostly cloudy, south-westerly wind.

The best bird of the day was undoubtedly an adult Mediterranean Gull which appeared with the Blackheads, briefly, from 12.45 to 12.50 before it flew off. There was at least one adultHobby on site and possibly a juvenile as well and they are lingering presumably because there are still plenty of Common Darters (at least 20 recorded today) and a few Migrant Hawkersabout.

Despite the more cloudy conditions, at least one Red Admiral and one Peacock were also present.

3rd October 2012

– Mostly sunny, south-westerly wind.

In the morning a Jack Snipe showed well in the Marsh again and, at noon, two appeared and also showed well. A Raven was perched in one of the oak trees along the Old Road and there was also a Hobby hawking dragonflies. A Green Sandpiper showed briefly on Railway Pool and was the first record for the month. Some passage included 25 House Martins, 15Swallows and three Siskins whilst the Yellow-legged Gull was again present.

2nd October 2012

– Sunshine and showers, blustery south, south-westerly wind.

The Pintail and adult Yellow-legged Gull remain but in the strong wind, there seemed to be few birds on the move aside from a handful of Swallows and House Martins. That said, a flock of eight Song Thrushes which flew south was noteworthy. A Raven was also seen and the immature Hobby appeared again to feed on the many Dragonflies which were still about, despite the wind.

In the afternoon a Jack Snipe showed in the Marsh.

1st October 2012

– Sunshine and showers after light overnight rain, westerly wind.

A mixed array of birds today, included both an adult Peregrine and an increasingly late immature Hobby as well as a female Pintail, a Kingfisher, two first-winter Common Gullsand the adult Yellow-legged Gull. Visible migration was fairly limited with two Swallows, two Siskins, a Skylark and two Mistle Thrushes the only birds recorded.

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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.