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.
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Native Bulb and Wildflower Planting
On a autumnal day at the end of October some trustees and volunteers gathered on The Close to do a bit of tidying up before the onset of the winter. A few weeks earlier most of the long grass was topped with some areas of Knapp Weed left for the birds to feed on the… Continue reading Native Bulb and Wildflower Planting
Wildflowers in The Close
During 2024 local resident Carole Smith has been conducting regular surveys of the wildflowers in The Close. Here are some of her pictures and details of what she has seen. Knapp Weed Common knapweed, also known as ‘black knapweed’, is a thistle-like plant. It flowers from June to September and is a huge favourite of… Continue reading Wildflowers in The Close
Grasses in The Close
During 2024 local resident Carole Smith has been conducting regular surveys of the grasses in The Close. Here are some of her pictures and details of what she has seen. False Oat Grass False Oat-grass (also known as Tall Oat-grass) is a tall, erect, loosely tufted, perennial grass with wide flat leaves. Its flowering stems… Continue reading Grasses in The Close
June 2024 Newsletter
You can now read and download a copy of our first newsletter.