An excellent opportunity to discuss techniques for restoration of woodland or scrub sites to grassland and wood pasture
Wood Pasture Restoration at Croft
Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW
Directions: Approach from B4362, turning north at Cock Gate between Bircher and Mortimer's Cross; signposted from Ludlow to Leominster road (A49) and from A4110 at Mortimer's Cross HR6 9PW
Tuesday November 21st 9.30 – 13.00 by courtesy of National Trust
led by Simon Barker, Wildlife & Countryside Adviser and Iain Carter, Herefordshire Countryside Manager, National Trust
refreshments provided
Since 2013 National Trust in partnership with Natural England and Forestry Commission have been restoring 45ha of wood pasture from conifer plantations at Croft Castle
Iain and Simon will lead a walk to see
- A wide variety of habitats in recently restored wood pasture including veteran trees
- Developing species rich grassland
This is an excellent opportunity for parkland and grassland owners and anyone restoring grassland on woodland or scrub sites to discuss different practical techniques, see the results achieved so far and share ideas on the best methods to use.
9.30 Meet at Croft Castle car park for Introduction
9.40 Walk to Wood Pasture restoration site - waterproofs + stout shoes / boots required
12.30 Return to start of walk for refreshments
13.00 Finish and depart
Booking through Herefordshire Rural Hub
Email: bookings@herefordshireruralhub.co.uk
or telephone 01432 353465
Enquiries to Caroline Hanks caroline.hanks@farming4wildlife.co.uk 07779 080940