A Learning Programme for Horse and Livestock Owners to Enhance Soil Health, Biodiversity, and Ecological Restoration
Welcome to the Trimplants / Blackdown Hills Eco Hub Learning Programme, an initiative designed to empower horse and livestock owners with sustainable strategies for regenerating soil, reducing soil compaction and improving land management. Through a mix of workshops, instructional videos, and tailored advice, this programme tackles the unique challenges of managing paddocks, yards, and pastures in the UK while fostering ecological restoration and sustainability.
About the Programme
Our mission is to establish the Eco Hub as a centre for innovation in biochar applications and sustainable soil management . Tailored specifically for horse and livestock owners, this programme offers education on nature-based solutions that restore soil health, support biodiversity, and improve animal welfare.
Participants will:
By implementing these practices, horse and livestock owners can contribute to biodiversity net gain and large-scale ecological restoration, creating a win-win scenario for people, animals, and the environment.
Key Objectives
Regenerative Agriculture Principles
Central to this programme is the application of regenerative agriculture , which focuses on healing and rejuvenating ecosystems. By improving four key ecological functions, horse and livestock owners can unlock the full potential of their land:
Why It Matters
This programme equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to integrate these ecological functions into their daily practices. By doing so, horse and livestock owners can:
Join the Movement
Be part of a transformative learning journey that helps you care for your animals, land, and the planet.
Discover the potential of regenerative practices and nature-based solutions, starting with your paddocks, pastures, and yards.
Thank you to the Blackdown Hills National Landscape and FiPL for funding this initiative.
Benefits for Horse and Livestock Owners:
Expected Outcomes: