Invertek Drives has partnered with environmental consultancy Field and Feral to transform six acres of heavy clay land in North Yorkshire into a thriving ecosystem which will support both wildlife and the local community.
The land currently has no specific use – this project will turn it into a valuable natural resource that benefits nature and people, and helps to safeguard the environment for future generations.
Plans include creating a 137m3 lake to provide long-term water security, planting over 300 trees and bushes (native and fruit-bearing) to create ‘bird kitchens’ and wildlife corridors across the site, rewilding and regenerating the land.
“Sustainability is central to what we do at Invertek,” says Compliance Manager Steph Walton. “From improving energy efficiency, to reducing emissions across global industry. Supporting a project like this is a natural extension of those values.
“As an organisation with a comprehensive Net Zero plan, annual carbon reporting and a proven track record of actively reducing our environmental impact, this partnership allows us to extend our commitment beyond our own operations and into long term regenerative action.”
The project includes elements of ten of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including food security, sustainable communities, climate action and life on land.
“We’ve already welcomed back stoats, badgers and brown hares to the site by removing internal fencing,” continues Steph. “We’re introducing sheep for natural fertilisation of the land and bee hives to kickstart the pollination program.
“The aim is for us to partner with local food producers to turn future harvests into food bank donations. The current cost of living crisis and global political situation mean initiatives like this are more important than ever – both from an environmental and human perspective.”
The site will have nature cameras located throughout so people can watch the habitat as it develops and starts to attract a diverse range of wildlife.
“This is a long-term partnership for us, and we are looking forward to being directly involved in onsite planting and habitat development activities,” Steph concludes. “We are excited to see the project actively evolve over time and to contribute practical input that helps shape its development. In particular, we value the integration of regenerative agriculture with biodiversity restoration. Fifty percent of all food grown on site will be donated to local food banks and community organisations, demonstrating how environmental recovery can simultaneously support communities. For us, this project represents sustained, hands-on environmental responsibility that benefits both nature and the wider community.”
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