Mornacott Estate, Bishops Nympton, South Molton EX36 3QS

Oxygen Conservation are delivering a Biodiversity Net Gain scheme in Devon that will restore, buffer and expand priority habitats. The creation of woodlands, species-rich grassland mosaics, and enhancement of river habitats will generate over 1,000 biodiversity units. 

Catchments:

• Yeo (Molland) waterbody catchment
• Taw and North Devon Streams opertaional catchment

Developers can secure biodiversity units for the following habitat types:

• Woodland habitats of medium to high distinctiveness
• Heathland and shrub habitats of medium distinctiveness
• Grassland habitats of medium significance
• Hedgerow habitats of medium to very high distinctiveness
• Lake habitats of medium distinctiveness
• Watercourse

Location

The c. 314 ha site is located approx. 1.7 miles east of South Molton and sits in the North Devon Council Local Planning Authority area and Exmoor and The Culm National Character Areas. This site is with 1.7 km of the River Yeo featured through the Estate.