Work continues to enhance the biodiversity in The Close. Most of the area was scythed in September, the clumps of Knapweed were left because it is ideal habitat for small mammals and insects whilst also providing seeds for birds. The leaves have been cleared and conkers collected. In recent weeks the grass has been cut… Continue reading Winter in The Close
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Hedging the Community Orchard
Thanks to support from the Woodland Trust we have been able to complete creating a hedge around the Community Orchard & Nature Reserve. On 15th November some trustees and volunteers gathered on the site to plant 315 hedgerow saplings. We have now planted 735 hedgerow saplings with a mix of hawthorn, blackthorn, rowan, wild cherry,… Continue reading Hedging the Community Orchard
Pitton Nature Trust Event Update
We held a very well attended event on Friday 7th November in Pitton Village Hall. The evening commenced with Fred, our Chair of Trustees, thanking all those organisations and individuals that had supported the charity since it started in 2023. Particular mention was made to Pitton Social Club for their recent generous donation which has… Continue reading Pitton Nature Trust Event Update
Volunteer at RSPB Roundbarrow
Pitton Nature Trust are pleased to be collaborating with the RSPB team at Roundbarrow Farm and we are assisting them in recruiting volunteers.
Reseeding Working Party
Over recent weeks there has been a lot of work going on in the Community Orchard & Nature Reserve to create a wildflower rich biodiverse area. During this year the grass has been lush pasture grass which has very few wildflowers, the aim is over time to replace this with a more biodiverse habitat. The… Continue reading Reseeding Working Party
Pitton Nature Trust Event
Pitton Nature Trust are holding a ticket only event on Friday 7th November, doors open at 6.30pm and presentations start at 7.00pm. The poster below provides details of the event, to book a ticket email contact@pittonnaturetrust.org.uk
Community Orchard & Nature Reserve Information Board
We are very grateful to Tom Judd who has designed, made and installed another wonderful information board for the Community Orchard & Nature Reserve. This board matches the one Tom developed earlier in the year for The Close. It will help passersby understand how the area is being managed to increase biodiversity. The board highlights… Continue reading Community Orchard & Nature Reserve Information Board
Scything in The Close
This week there has been activity in The Close with two volunteers trained in scything cutting the long grass. Despite the showery weather Sarah and Ian persevered with the task. The area cut will be left for a while to allow seeds to drop and will then be cleared. Areas of Knapweed have been left… Continue reading Scything in The Close
Small Copper in The Close
A Small Copper was spotted in The Close today by Carole Smith. With its wings closed it is a dull brown but once open they spectacular. It feeds of Common Sorrell which is growing amongst the grasses. We are grateful for all the surveys Carole undertakes for the charity. If you have an interest in… Continue reading Small Copper in The Close
Woodland Trust Community Tree Packs
We are delighted to announce that we have again been successful in an application to the Woodland Trust’s community tree pack scheme. Our application was for 315 whips which will complete the hedging around the Community Orchard and Nature Reserve. The packs are due to arrive in November and will includes hazel, blackthorn, crab apple,… Continue reading Woodland Trust Community Tree Packs