Butcherlands
Reclaimed arable land under conversion back to woodland.
Our ambition here, has always been to create a type of wood pasture habitat through a combination of natural regeneration and low intensity cattle grazing. We are confident that this approach will develop a diverse and interesting landscape full of wildlife, which will both complement and merge into the existing wood pasture of Ebernoe Common.
Butcherlands Nature Reserve is free to visit, but we are only able to care for Butcherlands with the support we receive from our members. Please consider becoming a member today.
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Our Nature Reserves Photography Competition 2025
12 September 2025
Sussex Wildlife Trust is calling for photographers to showcase the stunning natural beauty of the Trust’s nature reserves in a new photography competition.
Meet the staff: Ryan Allison
06 November 2024
Meet Site Manager- West, Ryan Allison and find out more about his work, life and conservation grazing horses!
Lederman trainees - our first month
06 May 2024
April has been the first month of Abi and Pip, new Lederman Trainee Rangers, living and working in East Sussex and they ‘are so happy to be here’. Find out what they’ve been getting up to.
Rewilding Butcherlands
20 March 2024
Butcherlands is reclaimed arable land under conversion back to woodland. It is now a rich mosaic of grassland and scrub, home to Nightingales, Whitethroat and Wood White butterflies