The author describes a cold day spent at a habitat management site, focusing on tasks such as removing a tree plantation to enhance grassland for the Duke of Burgundy butterfly. The use of a power scythe for cutting grass is highl...
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A restoration project at Cirencester golf club focuses on enhancing habitats for the Duke of Burgundy butterfly through careful scrub management and documentation.
The blog post details a habitat management session focused on clearing a copse to enhance grassland growth, alongside a funding pitch for a local code club.
Reseeding a grassland area with yellow rattle aims to enhance sustainability despite past challenges with invasive plants.
The blog post highlights a winter work party at Uley Common and a successful Lego robot club session at Rednock School, emphasizing teamwork and environmental management.
A volunteer conservation team manages grassland at Cleeve Hill, balancing habitat preservation with invasive species removal while enjoying the camaraderie and beautiful weather.
The author recounts a morning spent with Tony collecting river samples despite challenging weather conditions. They found mayfly, cased caddis, and olives but notably no gammarus, which is unusual and concerning. Due to high river...
The blog post details a hedge laying session conducted by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, where a team of six worked on perfecting the hedge laying process. The team was divided into three groups: one continued laying a multi-...
The blog post describes a day spent at Overbury Farms in the Cotswolds, where the author and a team worked to remove hawthorn saplings to facilitate sheep grazing. The author reflects on the breathtaking views from Bredon Hill and...
A habitat management session at Uley Common aimed at restoring grassland by clearing overhanging branches and bramble for better wildflower growth.
Volunteers at Fromebridge worked on hedge laying and clearing bramble, aiming to enhance the orchard's ecosystem and prepare botanical records for official submission.
A day of habitat management at Cirencester Golf Club highlights biodiversity efforts and progress in grassland restoration.
The final work party of the year enhanced a grassland site through maintenance efforts, followed by a celebratory Christmas meal.
The author describes their experience of hedge laying at Fromebridge with the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. They detail the process of laying a hawthorn hedge to create a rich habitat and a stock-proof boundary. The author discu...
Tree maintenance at Salmon Springs highlights the importance of habitat preservation while also addressing home renovation discussions and ongoing wildlife projects.
The post details the author's preparations for the Dursley Code Club at the newly refurbished library, including equipment setup and collaboration on a digital puzzle project.
The last orchard work party of 2025 focused on preparing for hedge laying, with the team clearing scrub and enjoying a break with mulled cider.
The author revisits a habitat management site, Glorious Grasslands, to assess the progress of restoration efforts. They tackle a bramble patch with a colleague, discussing the challenges faced and the techniques used for removal. ...
The author describes a day spent clearing a scrub patch in an orchard, focusing on burning accumulated material while also encountering wildlife. The team worked on restoring the area, including managing a log pile and clearing br...
The post reviews a year of community engagement, personal challenges, and future plans, emphasizing the launch of Discover Dursley and ongoing conservation efforts.
A productive day at Uley Common involved habitat management and a successful Dursley Code Club session with creative projects.
Volunteers planted trees in a new playing field while preparing the area for future restoration of a species-rich grassland.
The blog post describes a double period at Rednock School dedicated to the Lego robot challenge, where students engaged in building and coding robots. The children were enthusiastic about the club, working in teams to overcome mec...
The Stroud Wildlife Survey Group celebrated Christmas with a festive picnic at Slimbridge wetlands, enjoying birdwatching and camaraderie in nature.