Tiny Forest Scheme across Wiltshire

Posted on 28 March 202231 January 2023 by Debbie Newman

A small plot fenced in Swindon today by Tristan and Tad as part of the Tiny Forest scheme across Wiltshire.

“A Tiny Forest consists of 600 native trees such as Oak, Lime, Elm, Hawthorn and Hazel which will be densely planted in a tennis court-sized plot of land. A Tiny Forest provides accessible green space and facilitates an outdoor classroom for communities to reconnect with nature”.

Mulching rhododendron in Savernake Forest

Posted on 22 March 202231 January 2023 by Debbie Newman

Last mulching job for a while clearing 3 ha of Rhododendron in Savernake Forest – with the aid of the digger !

Mulching 3ha rhododendron Savernake Forest

Mulching rhododendron in Savernake Forest

Savernake Forest stands on a chalk plateau between Marlborough and Great Bedwyn with an area of approx 4,500 acres

Pollarding an avenue of Lime Trees in West Lavington

Posted on 3 March 202231 January 2023 by Debbie Newman

What a difference a week makes – storms and strong winds delayed the start to a lime avenue pollarding project in West Lavington.

Great work by all involved – 2 MEWPS do make it safe and much easier.

See here for details of the MEWPs used by Conservation Contractors

We finally were able to get back to finish the pollards in West Lavington once the school had broken up for Easter. The recent high winds delayed the start of the project
Great job by all involved.