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
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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
Community Orchard & Nature Reserve Update
Over the last few months a lot has been going on at the new Community Orchard and Nature Reserve. Currently we are waiting confirmation from Wiltshire Council that they will grant full public access in advance of the land transfer to Pitton and Farley Parish Council. Thanks to the support of the Coronation Living Heritage… Continue reading Community Orchard & Nature Reserve Update
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