The wildlife and workings of Hope Farm
Find out more about Hope Farm and why we are interested in farming, read the latest updates from the farm, and see how our work is benefiting the birds and wildlife that make lowland farms their home.
About the farm
In 2000, we purchased Hope Farm, an arable farm in Cambridgeshire. It is contract farmed by one of our neighbouring farmers.
Bird numbers taking off
Since 2000, we have seen a steady rise in numbers of arable farmland birds breeding at Hope Farm.
Setting a baseline
In our first two years, we collected baseline data on the farm’s wildlife in order for us to see the effects of our experimental techniques.
Latest news
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Survey season underway at Hope Farm
The 2018 season of spring and summer surveys are in full swing at Hope Farm. Read the latest update on the farm monitoring on our Saving Species’ blog here
Posted 18/05/2018 by Kathryn Smith -
Helping to bring curlews back from the brink: Part 2
Curlews are one of the UK’s most-loved birds and for many farmers and crofters its arrival heralds the start of spring. But sadly, this wading bird is in serious trouble; in the past two decades the UK breeding population has halved, with the most se...
Posted 16/05/2018 by Kathryn Smith -
Helping to bring curlews back from the brink: Part 1
Curlews are one of the UK’s most-loved birds and for many farmers and crofters its arrival heralds the start of spring. But sadly, this wading bird is in serious trouble; in the past two decades the UK breeding population has halved, with the most se...
Posted 15/05/2018 by Kathryn Smith -
We're warming up for Open Farm Sunday at Hope Farm!
At Hope Farm we try to show to the general public how it is possible to farm for wildlife throughout the year, as this farm only exists with the fantastic support of our members and we are always looking to spread the good news of Hope Farm far and w...
Posted 14/05/2018 by Georgina B