The main purpose of the Trust is to manage sustainably for the public benefit and future generations, agricultural and amenity land extending to some 450 acres comprising of Box Moor and Blackbirds Moor, together with Sheethanger, Dew Green and Roughdown Commons, Bovingdon Brickworks and land at Westbrook Hay.
The principal objective is to hold, maintain, improve and add to the agricultural and amenity lands held by the Trust for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the area of benefit.