Tag: Community Orchard and Nature Reserve

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

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

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

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

Bench Installed

A bench has now been installed in the newly opened Community Orchard & Nature Reserve. We are extremely grateful to the Coronation Living Heritage Orchard fund for providing the funds to purchase the bench. It is located just inside the gate and is a great spot to relax in the tranquility of the orchard &… Continue reading Bench Installed