Habitat management work will begin in the autumn of 2023.

What have we achieved?

• As a starting point for our habitat management plans, we have begun a programme of species monitoring 

• We have created safe access into the site to allow habitat management work to be carried out

• Creation of a network of paths to provide access for conservation and monitoring work 

• Install pedestrian gate 

What are our future plans?

• Maintain the network of paths which provide access for habitat management and monitoring work 

• Secure boundary with post & wire fencing as necessary

• Gap up hedge around perimeter where necessary, using appropriate local native species, to create dense hedge from the base, providing suitable nesting and sheltering sites for birds, and a wildlife corridor for mammals

• Appropriate management of existing hedgerow 

• Dispose of any historical fly-tipping waste

• Selective thinning or coppicing to let in light and produce a progressive age range in species, resulting in a mosaic of maturity to benefit wildlife 

• Selective clearance to create grassland/wildflower area and habitat for butterflies

• Removal of garden escapes 

• Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from pond

• Selective felling/pruning of trees over pond to allow light to penetrate

• Create log piles from felling/coppicing to provide habitat for invertebrates

• Other felled or sawn branches to be left in situ to encourage fungi and invertebrates

• Selective ivy control/removal 

• Erect bird and bat boxes as appropriate

• Erect relevant interpretive signage, subject to funding and any approvals 

• Continue species monitoring