Everything we do is with tomorrow in mind.
Clinton Devon Estates is a family business, responsible for the stewardship of some of the most beautiful surroundings in Devon.
The Clinton Barony is one of the oldest in England. Formed in 1299, today Clinton Devon Estates owns and manages 25,000 acres of land across three separate Estates in Devon.
These are the Heanton Estate in North Devon and the Beer and Clinton Estates in East Devon and including a major part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths.
In addition to farming and forestry, the Estate operates a range of rural businesses and a portfolio of residential and commercial property. The Estates have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times and is a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to work for.
Estates Director John Varley and Head of Wildlife and Conservation Dr Sam Bridgewater welcomed Natural England Chair Tony Juniper to the Estate as he launched the government’s consultation on the reintroduction of beavers in England. The 12 week consultation, which launches on Wednesday 25th August, is seeking people’s views on the ‘cautious’ release and management…
Encouraging new entrants into farming and the issues facing the dairy industry are among the topics being tackled in a new podcast, which goes behind-the-scenes at Clinton Devon Estates’ dairy operations for the first time. The series features insights from members of the Clinton Farms team, who give their own unique perspectives on what it’s…
Clinton Devon Estates Director John Varley has been interviewed on BBC Countryfile about the success of the River Otter Beaver Trial. In the piece, which was broadcast on Sunday 8th August, John describes the outcome of the project as “one of the finest examples of beavers in the wild in England.” He also discusses the…
Hundreds of South West school children have learned the importance of farming to us, the environment and our local landscapes – without even leaving their classroom. They’ve taken part in the Kingfisher Award Scheme, an educational event which normally sees around 1,500 youngsters visiting local farms to explore the natural world and help them make…