On Monday 23rd March, we explored the fascinating world of soil health and biology during a training event with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust volunteers at Bartonsham Meadows – a large scale, nature restoration project in the city centre. We started with a whirlwind introduction to soil parameters- a huge topic to be covered in just a short time! Then, we got hands-on outside,… Read more →
On Wednesday 3rd December, in a welcome break between what felt like weeks of rain, we gathered with a group of farmers and land managers at Bitterly Hyde, courtesy of hosts Camilla and Henry Dangerfield, to discuss winter management of newly restored grassland and to have a go at identifying emerging seedlings. Species-rich grasslands play a significant role in improving… Read more →
Caroline Hanks, Rory Johnson and Sue Holland discussed the basics of restoring land to a wildflower meadow. For those interested in meadow making or already involved in the process, the talk explained the key steps. This included how to prepare the land for seeding, where to source wildflower seeds and when to introduce grazing stock. A range of equipment and… Read more →
