Our Spe
aker Meeting on Monday, 8th May welcomed Henry Rossiter, talking about the Watercress Project.
aker Meeting on Monday, 8th May welcomed Henry Rossiter, talking about the Watercress Project.At this south Bristol wildlife haven in-the-making, 1331 different plant and animal species are thriving in their rewilding project, increasing by 165 – and counting – in just the last year.
The Belmont Estate in Wraxall is a ‘redefined and reimagined country estate on a mission to regenerate land, reverse biodiversity loss and reconnect communities to nature.’. This is Henry’s family 400-acre nature restoration project. In 2019 the Rossiter family purchased nearby Watercress Farm where they also run an educational project that involves schools’ visits, ensuring children learn about biodiversity and have the opportunity to explore nature freely. In addition, they run family days of nature-driven activities around their resetting and rewilding projects.
The Watercress project is fascinating regenerative estate aiming to connect through environmental conservation.
They are extending their innovative ideas in land management to other areas of the country, as well as an area in Scotland.We were very grateful to Henry for a most interesting and informative talk that was in line with Soroptimists’ interests.
They are extending their innovative ideas in land management to other areas of the country, as well as an area in Scotland.We were very grateful to Henry for a most interesting and informative talk that was in line with Soroptimists’ interests.