Working Together to Improve Norfolk's Wildlife
Access
Post-code: NR11 8QA
What3Words: wiggles.trustees.regretted
OS Map Reference: TG 169 409
There is no public access at this site while habitat restoration work is underway
Directions: The site is on the north side of the A148 almost opposite Aylmerton Hall School
Parking: There is no parking. A public footpath borders the western perimeter of the site.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome; please keep to the paths.
Habitat
Aylmerton No 2 Surveyor’s Allotment is bounded by arable fields to the north, the A148 to the south, and wooded areas to the east and west. It is comprised of mature and younger established trees planted under the Woodland Management Scheme which was administered by the Countryside Section of NNDC.
Habitat Management
The woodland was planted in the latter part of the last century, but no management work has been carried out for a number of decades.
Although the 1.54 acre site does not contain flora or fauna that is particularly scarce, it forms another link in the chain of sites managed for the benefit of wildlife and biodiversity by Felbeck Trust along the Holt-Cromer ridge, providing places for wildlife to feed, shelter and breed.
What have we achieved?
A programme of species monitoring has been begun
Installation of post and rail fencing on western perimeter
Litter pick to remove historical fly-tipping
Creation of access paths
Constructionof dead hedges aroung perimeter to provide shelter and nesting opportunities
Log piles built to create habitat for fungi, invertebrates and small mammals
What are our future plans?
Selective thinning and canopy reduction to allow light to penetrate and encourage woodland flora to regenerate
Felled trees or sawn branches to be left in situ to encourage fungi and invertebrates
Erect bird and bat boxes as appropriate
Erect relevant interpretive signage, subject to funding and any approvals
Continue the programme of species monitoring
Clearing
