Responsible and sustainable stewardship of our estate enhances nature, preserves heritage assets and strengthens communities.
Our Rural Estate comprises five surveys; Cheshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Southern. Covering 41,908 acres of land in England and Wales.
In 2022 the Duchy set its target to be net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028 and net zero across Scope 3 by 2050.
Responsible and sustainable farming is central to the Duchy of Lancaster’s approach to land stewardship.
The Duchy of Lancaster is committed to managing and improving its estate in ways that promote long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainabi…
Over the last five years, the Duchy of Lancaster has made remarkable strides in its ambitious hedgerow planting project, with over 11km of hedges now …