The farm creates an important habitat for internationally important breeding birds such as the Curlew, Redshank, Yellow Wagtail, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Snipe and Black grouse.
The judges recognised the farms ability to promote agriculture for the public benefit and to manage the farm for wildlife, the environment as well as business. The rare Teesdale gentian found in flower meadows on the farm are protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by English Nature.


Herdship Farm has been selected as one of six finalists for the 2003 Silver Lapwing Award.
The Silver Lapwing Award is given to the commercial farmer who has done the most to improve the countryside and encourage wildlife. The three prize-winning farms will be announced in August and the outright winner will be revealed on November 25.

If you would like to no more, why not visit the Farmwalk page or enjoy a wonderful break at the couples holiday cottage, Frog Hall.