Case Study
Wildfell. A BNG habitat bank in North Essex
Creating habitats for Biodiversity Net Gain since 2021
Wildfell is a 300-acre site for nature recovery in North Essex. The site delivers a 150-acre off-site habitat bank and 125 acres of woodland creation.
Overview
Established in 2021, Wildfelll is a 300-acre site for nature recovery. It delivers a 150-acre off-site habitat bank and 125 acres of woodland creation.
The first phase of this habitat bank was completed in Spring 2024.
Location
Grays Lane, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex CM7 4EL
Habitat unit types available
- Grassland and other neutral grassland
- Shrub and heath, mixed scrub
- Woodland and forest, and other mixed woodland
- Hedgerow species: rich Hedgerow with trees
- Grassland: traditional orchard
- Lakes and ponds (non-priority)
Local Planning Authorities (LPA)
- Braintree District Council
- NCA (National Character Area) South Suffolk, North Essex Clayland
Wildfell is a 300-acre site for nature recovery in North Essex. The site delivers a 150-acre off-site habitat bank and 125 acres of woodland creation.
The map demonstrates how this habitat bank will develop the ex-arable farmland by 'Year 30'.
Slide left to see the planned enhancements
Article
Welcome to Wildfell
FMJ reports on how the Wildfell nature-recovery project in Essex is strategically restoring nature, engaging partners, and creating economic value through biodiversity net gain.
News
Wildfell wins Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Enhancement
Awarded at the 2024 Essex Housing Awards
Blog
A year to remember at Wildfell
Chris Bawtree shares highlights from an award-winning year at Wildfell
