Regenerative practices are at the heart of Northamptonshire estate

Courteenhall Estate has been in the Wake family for more than 350 years and their aim is to ensure it remains sustainable for the future. Ruth Wills finds out more

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Johnny Wake and Rosie Davis
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Johnny Wake and Rosie Davis

There are currently four generations of the Wake family living on the 809ha Courteenhall Estate in South Northamptonsire, with Johnny Wake, the managing partner, taking an active role in the estate management....

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