A discussion on how the collaborative approach adopted by Farmer Facilitation Groups around the country is leading to impressive results on the ground. Natural England’s Brian McDonald, Manager of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund, will begin by sharing some of the wide-ranging achievements of the 136 groups in tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis, and will put forward the case… Read more →
Members events
Biological Pathways to Carbon-Rich Soils
In her presentation, Dr Christine Jones will explain how the influence of plant root exudates on soil structure and function can be enhanced by the adoption of management practices such as the establishment of species-rich plant communities, the adoption of appropriate grazing management and the use of biostimulants. Register for this talk here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HSyumQFLTPSpG_Z-6ZSMBA Read more →
An introduction to the BEESPOKE Project
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Big Farmland Bird Count 2020
For more information please go to Herefordshire Rural Hub newspage Please mention Herefordshire Meadows Group when entering your data so we can collate the results for the whole Group. Read more →
Hedge laying event
A 2 day training event run by Martin Hales for those wanting to learn hedge laying techniques. You will get practical experience of hedge laying with all tools supplied. Cost for a weekend of training £60 for Colwall Orchard Group or Herefordshire Meadows members or £80 for non-members. Numbers limited to 8 participants to ensure individual tuition. Time: Saturday and… Read more →
Opportunity to learn how to use a scythe
Humber Woodland of Remembrance, near Leominster, is keen to meet anyone who can already scythe and those who would like to learn. This day is aimed at those who might join a (contract) scything team this year and in the future by arrangement. For further details please go to the NEWS page Read more →
Enhancing Ecosystems at Any Scale
Join us to hear from three land managers who represent a range of farming scales and systems, each making efforts to deliver for wildlife and water within their farm boundaries but utilising very different approaches. – Charlie Burrell owns Knepp Estate in Sussex, famous for its wilding approach. – Steve Klenk is farm manager at Garnstone Farms where efforts to… Read more →
HEDGE LAYING TRAINING COURSE
This very practical course allows you to learn and practice the traditional craft of hedge laying using hand tools to produce a stock proof, environmentally friendly and sustainable field boundary. Martin Hales has many years’ experience in environmental training and woodland management including running successful hedge laying courses at Holme Lacy College. Course Content also includes: History of hedge laying … Read more →
Vintage hay making machinery demonstration day
Wild flower harvesting and spreading will also be demonstrated and there may be floristic hay available All welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Jonathan is “hoping to get an old hay tedder up an running that won the silver award at a show in 1895 quite a challenge to say the least a lot of wood was used in construction and… Read more →
Walterstone Wildflower walk
This event is being arranged and hosted by Herefordshire Meadows Group member Jim Hardy at Lower Coed y Grafel, Walterstone Common in collaboration with Holly Hirst Please see Walterstone Wildflower Walk flyer and book direct through Holly Donations towards refreshments in aid of The Walterstone Village Hall Trust. If you know of meadows related community events that you’d like posted… Read more →