Balfour Winery Sustainability Report 2022 (1) - Flipbook - Page 5
Our woodlands.
Woodlands and their management are a significant area of activity and
importance. Woodlands, when well-managed, are a significant carbon sink and
are important ecosystems for a multitude of fungal, plant, and animal life. We
have diverse woodland (ranging from old growth Oak to recently reforested
multi-species plots with species such as Hawthorn, Birch, and Hazel). Each
woodland type can be home to many distinct species, and many of the same
species, depending on the tree species that live there, the age of the trees, and
the structure of the woodland).
Other ecosystems on the estate.
We have several ponds to support biodiversity (from aquatic species such as
frogs and avian species such as Moorhens) which gather in and around the
water.
Land management techniques used on the estate.
Below are examples of the land management techniques used on the estate,
their purpose, and how they benefit the environment/reduce negative impacts on
the environment:
Processing of vineyard and estate waste.
Grape waste is composted over several years and reused as mulch.