Board of Trustees

Mentz Sovereign Natural Capital™

Stewardship • Heritage • Conservation • Future Generations

The Board of Trustees of Mentz Sovereign Natural Capital™ provides strategic oversight for the Company's mission of environmental stewardship, historic land conservation, and the responsible preservation of heritage property rights across England, Ireland, and the Norman Channel Islands.

The Board is committed to safeguarding natural capital assets, supporting biodiversity, preserving historic landscapes, and promoting the responsible stewardship of historic jurisdictions for future generations. Its role is to guide long-term conservation initiatives while honoring the environmental, cultural, and historical significance of the Company's heritage portfolio.

Mission of the Board

The Trustees are dedicated to advancing a philosophy of responsible stewardship built upon several guiding principles:

• Protecting natural landscapes and ecological resources
• Preserving historic heritage and cultural traditions
• Supporting biodiversity and environmental resilience
• Encouraging responsible natural capital management
• Promoting sustainable conservation practices
• Respecting the historic character of Europe's ancient landscapes
• Preserving environmental resources for future generations
• Encouraging collaboration with conservation organizations, academic institutions, governments, and environmental professionals

The Board views stewardship as a long-term responsibility that balances environmental preservation with respect for history, culture, and the rule of law.

Areas of Oversight

The Board provides governance and strategic direction for initiatives involving:

• Historic heritage conservation
• Natural capital management
• Biodiversity and ecosystem protection
• Rivers, lakes, watersheds, and coastal environments
• Historic woodlands, forests, heathlands, and wetlands
• Environmental education and research
• Heritage preservation
• Sustainable land stewardship
• Carbon and ecosystem service opportunities
• Conservation partnerships
• Long-term environmental planning

Historic Stewardship Portfolio

The Board oversees stewardship activities associated with historic jurisdictions that include:

• The Fief Blondel et L'Eperons (Normandy Tradition & Channel Coastlands)
• The Honour & Seignory of Annaly Teffia and Longford (Ireland)
• The Liberty of Stoborough (Dorset, England)
• The Bailiwick and Royal Forest of Ennerdale (Cumbria, England)

These historic territories encompass coastlines, rivers, lakes, forests, mountains, wetlands, heathlands, watersheds, and landscapes of exceptional environmental and historical significance.

Board of Trustees

George Mentz, JD, MBA

Chairman of the Board

George Mentz serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and provides strategic leadership for the Company's environmental stewardship, heritage conservation, natural capital initiatives, and long-term preservation efforts. He oversees the Company's vision of integrating historic stewardship with modern conservation and sustainable environmental management.

G. S. Mentz, MD

Trustee

Dr. G. S. Mentz serves as a Advisory Trustee, supporting the Board's commitment to farmland, farmers, environmental preservation, responsible governance, and the protection of the Company's historic heritage portfolio.

M. A. Mentz

Trustee

M. A. Mentz contributes to the Board's long-term stewardship initiatives, emphasizing the preservation of natural resources, historic landscapes, and the continuity of family custodianship.

A. C. Mentz

Trustee

A. C. Mentz supports the Board's mission of protecting environmental assets while preserving the historical traditions and cultural significance of the Company's heritage properties.

C. M. Mentz

Trustee

C. M. Mentz participates in the governance of Mentz Sovereign Natural Capital™, helping guide the Company's commitment to conservation, sustainability, and responsible stewardship for future generations.

Stewardship Across Generations

The Board believes that historic titles are accompanied by enduring responsibilities. Environmental stewardship is viewed not simply as the management of land, but as the preservation of ecosystems, waterways, wildlife habitats, forests, coastlines, and cultural landscapes that have shaped communities for centuries.

By combining respect for history with modern conservation principles, the Trustees seek to ensure that these landscapes remain protected, resilient, and environmentally significant for generations to come.

Governance Philosophy

The Trustees are committed to principles of:

• Environmental responsibility
• Heritage preservation
• Ethical stewardship
• Long-term sustainability
• Scientific and historical integrity
• Collaboration and transparency
• Respect for applicable law and conservation policies
• Protection of natural and cultural resources

The Board of Mentz Sovereign Natural Capital™ believes that preserving history and protecting nature are complementary responsibilities. Through thoughtful governance and responsible stewardship, the Trustees seek to ensure that the Company's historic environmental portfolio continues to contribute to biodiversity, conservation, education, and the enduring appreciation of Europe's remarkable natural and cultural heritage.

Board of Trustees

Mentz Sovereign Natural Capital™

Serving Since 2017