Family run Montague Hankham Organic Farm and Nature
Reserve is situated on the western edge of the Pevensey
Levels, running southwards from the Pevensey Castle, across
extensive grazing marshes to outcropping Tunbridge Wells sandstone.
Its 300 acres is all permanent grass, some 3/4 of it designated
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is a wetland
of international importance.
The organic, grass only, beef and lamb production systems
sit within a land use context entirely ruled by the wildlife
and seasonability of the wetlands and herb rich, orchid filled
meadows.
Restoration of the wetlands has bought in large flocks of
wintering wildfowl and wading birds, numbering many thousands,
as well as many nesting and migratory birds.
A backdrop of the South Downs and the sea rounds off this
wonderful setting - providing a superb home for the sheep
and cattle.
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