Trinity Farm Nature Reserve and Eastcombe Fields Nature Area are located just outside of Wellington in Somerset. Both schemes are being developed by KS Coles, a family farm focused on environmentally sound farming. Ken and Christine Coles started farming in Somerset in 1960. Paul Coles now runs operations with the third generation also employed on the farm.

In addition to securing BNG and nutrient credits, Trinity Farm will be designated a nature reserve. It's creation will complete the Wellington Green Corridor, running from Tonedale Mill to Hilly Head. In addition, it creates a ‘green wedge’, bringing nature into the heart of Wellington.

The new nature reserve is providing a new green asset accessible to the local community delivering on community and environmental goals.

BNG Unit types

The following unit types are available.

• Habitat Units (Other Neutral Grassland)Medium distinctiveness, Good condition and moderate condition
• Hedgerow UnitsMedium distinctiveness, Good condition
• Habitat Units (Ponds - Non-Priority)
• Watercourse Units (Pond/Lakes)Medium distinctiveness, Moderate condition

Woodland and other habitat unit creation available on request.

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Spatial Risk Multiplier

BNG units can be used without a spatial risk multiplier in the Somerset LPA area and the Vale of Taunton and Quantock Fringes National Character area.

BNG Units can be used with a spacial risk multipler of 0.75 in: 

• North Somerset LPA
• Bath and North East Somerset LPA
• Wiltshire LPA
• Dorset LPA
• East Devon LPA
• Exmoor LPA
• Mid Devon LPA

Scheme description

In addition to BNG and nutrient credits, the nature reserve just outside Wellington is adding to the Wellington Green Corridor, running from Tonedale Mill to Hilly Head. In addition, it creates a ‘green wedge’, bringing nature into the heart of Wellington.

The new nature reserve is providing a new green asset accessible to the local community delivering on community and environmental goals.