About Us
Wetland Creation, with the spoil used to create a Butterfly Bank
The Ferals is a rewilding project set within 250 acres of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Dorset, near the Jurassic Coast. Formerly an intensive arable farm, it is now being transformed into a rich mosaic of ponds, woodlands, butterfly banks, and wildflower grasslands, providing a sanctuary for wildlife amidst a landscape of managed hedgerows and rivers.
Led by Georgie and Akshay Sanghrajka, The Ferals is focused on restoring biodiversity through natural processes. Native grazers such as Traditional Hereford cattle, Exmoor ponies, and Tamworth pigs are being introduced to help manage and shape the land, fostering a range of habitats that support numerous species. The project aims to create a thriving ecosystem where wildlife can flourish, contributing to the revival of rare habitats like chalk grassland.
Positioned next to an 850-acre rewilding project run by the National Trust, The Ferals is part of a broader vision to restore biodiversity at scale in Dorset, allowing ecosystems to function naturally and support diverse species in a resilient and dynamic landscape.
Meet the Team
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Georgina Sanghrajka
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Akshay Sanghrajka