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We have worked with a number of churches to recognise, protect and enhance the species rich grassland graveyards often turn out to be.  With the loss of over 95% of species rich grassland across the UK in the last century, graveyards are an important repository of species we will need if we are to beginContinue reading “Species-rich Churchyards”

We have provided contract services and advice in the form of management statements to a number of coppice woodlands, plantations and smaller community woods. We focus on replicating traditional woodland management techniques that align with best possible outcomes for biodiversity.  Ben has in particular a keen interest in pollarding having assisted with Oliver Rackham’s studyContinue reading “Sustainable Woodland Management”

Sustainable woodland management for zoo animal feed

Managing unique chalk pit

Helping ZSL grasslands achieve favourable conservation status

We first carried out desperately need scrub clearance on Wilbraham Common back in 2007. In 2010 we became involved with the Wilbraham Common Management Committee to implement a ten year programme to improve the condition of the site using HLS funding. Along with stock fencing, scrub removal and sward improvement work, we have provided theContinue reading “Wilbraham Common”