Rural Estate, Property and Land Management
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Whenever we visit large country estates or areas of outstanding natural beauty it is easy to take for granted the amount of work and investment that is required to safeguard and manage them. But, without people working behind the scenes, buildings would soon fall into disrepair and land back into its 'natural' state.
The responsibility for property management and visitor business lies with property managers with rural surveyors looking after the care and management of properties and estates. Both come into contact with other specialists in areas such as nature conservation, historic buildings, archaeology, public affairs and information. On mainly agricultural estates some rural surveyors will also fulfil the role of property manager.
The industry has an increasing need for suitably qualified people in many different land-based sectors. One of the UK's largest land-owners, the National Trust is always looking for...
"...people with an understanding of the environment, the rural economy and what's it's like to live and work in the countryside."
However, they are not the only employer in rural estate and land management and, a qualification gained at Harper Adams, is a great first step towards an exciting and dynamic industry offering many career opportunities throughout the world.
Rural News
- Featured student of the month - Carwyn Rees
- £170,000 in scholarships awarded (video)
- Health and safety seminar for land agents
- Featured student of the month – Michael Cowan
- NFU Tenant Farming Conference (video)
Undergraduate Study
Read an introduction to our undergraduate rural enterprise and land management programmes.
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