In December we announced that Pitton Nature Trust had been successful in obtaining a significant grant of £1,985 from the Coronation Living Heritage Orchard fund. This fund commemorates the coronation of King Charles III and is administered locally by Wiltshire Council. At the time of our initial application for funding in August 2024 we were… Continue reading Another Coronation Living Heritage Orchard Grant Award
Month: January 2025
Woodland Trust Community Tree Packs
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in an application to the Woodland Trust’s community tree pack scheme. Our application was for 420 whips for year round colour, this will provide approximately 85 to 100 metres of double row hedging on the acre of land soon to be transferred to Pitton and… Continue reading Woodland Trust Community Tree Packs
The Close – Bughouse
A bughouse has now been installed in The Close with the aid of Pitton Guides who collected materials to be put into the structure. Bughouses are great for increasing biodiversity. They benefit lots of different types of invertebrates such as ladybirds, bees, spiders and woodlice. They are able to overwinter, or breed or spend their lives… Continue reading The Close – Bughouse
The Close – Annual Report
As part of The Close long-term management agreement Pitton Nature Trust has with Pitton and Farley Parish Council we provide an Annual Report on the work we have conducted to create a biodiverse habitat in The Close. The 2024 Annual Report was presented to the Parish Council at their meeting on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.… Continue reading The Close – Annual Report
The Close Management Plan
We have developed a five year management plan for The Close which is regularly updated. If you would like to help us deliver this plan or to volunteer with the charity please get in touch by emailing us on contact@pittonnaturetrust.org.uk Here is the latest version of the plan which can be viewed and downloaded.