TAYLORS RUN

Natural Capital

At Taylors Run, we recognise that the health of our land underpins everything we do. Natural capital refers to the world’s stocks of natural assets – including soil, water, air, flora and fauna – that provide ecosystem services essential to agricultural productivity and community wellbeing.

We believe farming should enhance, not diminish, these assets. Through considered land stewardship, regenerative practices and agroforestry systems, we aim to build resilience, biodiversity and long-term value.

FARM-SCALE NCA ASSESSMENT

Natural Capital Accounting

Taylors Run has undertaken a Farm-scale Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) Assessment to better understand, measure and manage the environmental assets across the property.

Our Natural Capital report provides:

1. A baseline assessment of ecological condition;

2. Identification of key environmental assets;

3. Measurement of biodiversity, vegetation and landscape function; and

4. Insights to guide future land management decisions.

The report reflects our commitment to transparency, continuous improvement and evidence-based stewardship.

  • Our Natural Capital Accounts

    Our Natural Capital Key Indicators and performance details are highlighted below. You can also download our comprehensive NCA Reports which detail the accounting methodology and insights.

  • Carbon Sequestered 450 tCO2e / Year

    More CO2 is being captured and stored than is being emitted.

  • Ecosystem Capacity 94% ‘Very Good’

    "Very Good" is the highest possible score for livestock grazing.

  • Long Term Ground Cover 80-98%

    Above 80% coverage for the last 13 years and peaked at 98%.

  • Tree Coverage - 23% of Land

  • Soil Condition- 0.86

  • Bird Species - 122 +

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Latrobe University Farm-scale Natural Capital Report 2022

This account has been prepared by the core Farm-scale Natural Capital Accounting project team of Danny O’Brien, Rachel Lawrence, Imogen Semmler and Sue Ogilvy (Integrity Ag), Angela Hawdon (Bush Heritage Australia) and James Radford, Fred Rainsford, Alex Maisey and Grace Sutton (La Trobe University).

This account has been prepared for research purposes, including the development of natural capital measurement and accounting methods. It contains the Natural Capital Accounts and an explanation of how the accounts have been developed.

Download Report

Agroforestry Documentary Video

Take a walk and tour with Michael Taylor, Managing Partner, on the Taylors Run Family Farm. Learn about regenerative agroforestry, importance of trees, biodiversity & impacts of climate change.

OUR APPROACH

Agroforestry in Action

Trees are central to our landscape strategy.

Through agroforestry, we intentionally integrate trees and shrubs into grazing systems to create environmental and productive benefits that work in harmony.

This approach strengthens:

  • Soil structure and nutrient cycling
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Habitat connectivity and biodiversity
  • Livestock welfare and farm resilience

Agroforestry allows us to diversify production while restoring ecological function - proving that environmental care and agricultural performance are not opposing forces, but mutually reinforcing outcomes.

COLLABORATION

Partnerships with Industry Experts

We believe progress is strengthened through partnership.

Taylors Run collaborates with leading organisations in forestry, landcare and regenerative agriculture to ensure our practices are informed by research, guided by best practice and continuously evolving.

  • Our commitment is long-term.
  • Our responsibility is intergenerational.
  • Our measure of success is a landscape that improves under our care.

We collaborate with organisations including:

  • Australian Forest Growers (AFG)
  • Landcare NSW
  • Agroforestry Australia

Through these partnerships and ongoing monitoring, Taylors Run is building a working landscape that delivers environmental, economic and social value - now and for future generations.

Our Partners in Quality, Integrity and Sustainability.

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