To regenerate the soil we use Savory’s Holistic Management system – our shepherds move the sheep in grazing patterns that are designed to simulate natural migration of the wildlife that used to roam here. The trampling hooves of our flock moving together works the manure and dead plant material back into the soil, creating a fertile seed bed and allowing the rain to be more effectively absorbed into the soil instead of running off and causing erosion. This, along with carefully planned recovery time for the plants while the sheep are elsewhere, means that we will soon see regeneration in biodiversity, plant matter and soil health. This allows us to capture greater quantities of Carbon in the soil. |