‘It is the range of biodiversity that we must care for, the whole thing- rather than just one or two stars.’ – David Attenborough
The Derbyshire Wye, considered one of the cleanest rivers in England indicated by its associated abundance of gammarus and invertebrates
Within the park is 90 ha of untouched virgin pasture, featuring miles of Yellow Meadow Ant mounds
It has already been discovered that Haddon houses critically important lichen, including Skyttea viridis, not only new to Derbyshire, but new to England and only the second of its kind to be recorded in the world.
Haddon is buzzing with a rich population of wild bees, and has an estate policy to control disease by the prevention of commercial hives being introduced to its territory.
Many endangered flora and fauna have found sanctuary within the Medieval Park.
We are opening our gates to scientific exploration
The preservation of rare breeds, such as the English Longhorn, is part of our plan.
Trees and all the lichen, beetles, fungus and wildlife they support are an essential element in the regeneration of the land.