29th April 2025
2025 Sustainability Projects At Thirley Cotes Farm
Sustainability at Thirley Cotes Farm
At Thirley Cotes Farm, we are committed to protecting and enhancing our natural surroundings. Through our Woodland Creation Scheme, Responsible Forest clearance, and Solar Array, we are taking active steps towards a greener, more sustainable future for the Estate.
Woodland Creation Scheme
Thirley Cotes is partnering with the North York Moors National Park to create 3.5 hectares of mixed native broadleaf woodland and a 0.35-hectare traditional orchard. Around 2,000 trees and shrubs have been planted, with a focus on enhancing landscape character, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The design carefully considers local ecology, public rights of way, and the historic environment, promoting structural diversity with varied planting densities, wide rides, and open spaces to buffer mature trees and protect existing wetland areas.
Responsible Forest Clearance
At Thirley Cotes Farm, we are undertaking an exciting woodland restoration project to protect and enhance our natural environment for generations to come. We are aiming to enhance the structural and ecological diversity of the woodland, protect and preserve veteran trees, remove non-native confer species and re-establish native trees, shrubs and ground flora. You can visit the woodland anytime during your stay here. Fun Fact: Spending time in woodland has been proven to lower stress, improve mood & boost your immune system!
Solar Array
Solar power is one of the most efficient and eco-friendly ways to generate electricity, producing no emissions and significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels. We are proud that we have now finished our installation of solar panels at the estate which will generate up to 50% of our electricity! We also have a battery storage system in place which can store electricity that can then be used for times when the sun isn’t shining.
Fun Fact: Solar energy that hits the earths surface in 1 hour, is greater than the total amount of energy that the entire human population requires in a year!
