Wakelyns Resources
Wakelyns Farm has been a pioneering testbed of regenerative organic farming and agroforestry for over 30 years. The agroforestry research programme of the Organic Research Centre has its roots here, while it is a source of data and inspiration for a much wider community of research and practice in Britain and Europe. This important function of Wakelyns doesn’t diminish, being more relevant than ever in an era of climatic instability, threats to food security and loss of nature.
To facilitate ongoing research, education and demonstration, this Wakelyns Hub facilitates access to a wealth of data and information that has arisen from decades of research at Wakelyns. The wide range of resources reflect the unprecedented agro-ecological diversity to be found in this lighthouse of sustainable and resilient farming. Choose from among five topics and seven filters to find material relevant to you. Explore, enjoy, apply!
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Video
In this short video from Outhouse Films, Chris Packham, Josiah Meldrum, Sheila Das, Lucy MacLennan and others talk about why you should support Wakelyns.
Assessments of tree circumference, tree height, pollard height and Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) from 327 trees on 5 dates between 2016 and 2026
Research Summaries
This booklet written by ORC's Christian Gossel with Wakelyns' arborist Paul Jackson reflects on the challenges and changes to tree management at Wakelyns.
Research Publications
A foundational paper arising from the Agromix project providing evidence of the protective effects of trees in the agricultural landscape.
Short film from Ben Templeton about Wakleyns, much of it filmed at the 2025 Afroforestry Open Weekend
Briefings, Research Summaries
Updated review of the research and evidence gathered at Wakelyns where the late Prof. Martin Wolfe put his theories into practice
Pictures of Taiwanese delegation visit to Wakelyns to learn about ORC's research
Photos from ORFC in the field including Lindsay Whistance talk and tour on the topic of tree fodder
Research Publications
Agromix paper showed bat activity and foraging success was highest in grazed but not arable agroforestry systems and tree age contributed strongly to habitat value.
Video
Tom Staton of Reading University and Will Simonson of the ORC review the latest findings from the REFOREST project in this Pasture for Life webinar
Data from wheat populations supplied for baking trials over a number of different years and bakeries.
Video
This Research webinar gives an overview of current research on plant populations, what this approach can offer, what we still need to understand and how we might get policymakers to…
