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The estate is situated in an Area of
Outstanding Beauty renowned for its landscape value and pretty
villages scattered
throughout rolling hills and small woodland copses. All these characteristics are
illustrated
during the event weekend as the event takes place on an elevated part of the estate
providing
wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
All the agricultural land is permanent pasture that is managed under organic rules within the Environmentally
Sensitive Area scheme, run by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This scheme has
enabled the estate to undertake a multitude of projects including fencing, hedge laying, new hedge
planting, stone wall restoration and the restoration of the old agricultural buildings.
The woodland is managed under agreement with the Forestry Authority that has resulted in the
establishment of coppice woodland areas, areas for natural regeneration and the restoration of
woodland ponds for wildlife. The woodland also provides about 50% of the woodchips required
for the woodchip boiler that supplies all the hot water and heating requirements for the
estate's tenants.
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