Tregullas Farm

Tregullas Farm, is a 102-hectare mixed-use farm located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. The farm is not only home to sheep and beef livestock but also engages in public access and diversification activities. It lies within multiple designations that include the Lizard National Nature Reserve (NNR), Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and the Caerthillian to Kennack Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), these areas known for their unique biodiversity and rare plant species. 
 
When Tregullas first approached FiPL for funding, it was for a small project targeting invasive species control in order improve the habitat quality of the SSSI. The project saw the removal of invasive Hottentot Fig from some of the coastal cliffs on the Lizard by using specialist-rope-access contractors. The removal of the invasive species supported biodiversity as well as engaged communities with conservation through volunteer involvement.  

Tregullas Farm believes that community engagement is vital for the future of both farming and conservation work. In a second FiPL project, Tregullas Farm developed a bespoke educational access project which funded visits specifically targeted at schools from rural communities and economically disadvantaged areas, children who may otherwise not have access to outdoor learning experiences, and classes that were looking to fully integrate farming and nature within their learning.   

With the funding from FiPL, Tregullas has been able to start working with secondary schools as well as Primary schools with incredible outcomes.  

“Last term we did a 6-week block, taking girls aged 12-16 every Monday. The days were loosely structured around a farm walk in the morning followed by an afternoon activity. We quickly adapted to include breakfast in the morning when they arrived. Two of the girls that came to us had not attended school all year, and the other four girls had been identified as close to dropping out…[during the six weeks] the girls gained confidence and the eldest who hasn’t been in mainstream education for over 12 months is now applying to study animal care at Duchy College next year” – Rona Amiss, Tregullas Farm

Since the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme started in 2021, the team in Cornwall now have a huge network of farmers that can host visits for nursery’s, schools, care homes and 1:1 visits for those suffering from mental health. If you would like to be connected to a farmer please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing fipl@cornwall-aonb.gov.uk