Albury Estate is home to rare habitats, historic landscapes and valuable ecological sites. Conservation is central to how the Estate is cared for, protecting wildlife, restoring habitats and managing the landscape for generations to come.
Conservation is an important part of our land management strategy. Much of the farmland managed in hand is in environmental schemes such as Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) and Entry Level Stewardship (ELS).
The Estate also seeks to improve habitat wherever possible through planting and other environmental management projects, working hand-in-hand with large-scale conservation bodies such as English Nature, Historic England, and the Environment Agency.
With increasing visitor numbers year on year, caring for paths, bridleways, commons and open spaces is more important than ever. Albury Estate works hard to protect sensitive landscapes and is grateful to everyone who helps by respecting the countryside and taking litter home.
Albury Park is listed Grade I on the Register of Parks and Gardens and includes the Evelyn Gardens, created in the 1660s.
Beyond the gardens, the wider parkland supports an exceptional collection of trees, including veteran oaks and sweet chestnuts, some believed to be over 800 years old, along with a remarkable diversity of lichens.
Newlands Corner is home to one of the most significant groves of ancient and veteran yew trees, some believed to be up to 1,000 years old or more.
The Albury Estate in conjunction with the Surrey Hills National Landscape, Surrey County Council, Guildford Borough Council, the Ancient Yew Tree Group and Treecosystems among others is undertaking a long-term project to conserve these magnificent trees which have been suffering decline as a result of climate change.
A boardwalk has been built to enable visitors to appreciate some of the more significant trees without causing harm or damage.
The Estate’s woodlands and commons are actively managed to support wildlife and sustainable forestry. Work includes maintaining woodland rides, supporting important habitats and restoring lowland heath, one of the UK’s rarest landscapes.
Albury Estate also works in partnership with specialist organisations to protect species, improve habitats and respond to long-term environmental challenges.
