Conservation grazing in the Forest of Dean
Conservation grazing aims to benefit wildlife in the Forest by enhancing areas of open habitat using a variety of livestock.
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Conservation Grazing at Lower Woods
We’ve partnered with Grundon to carry out conservation grazing in Lower Woods nature reserve, one of the largest semi natural ancient sites in the south-west. The project aims to introduce small numbers of cattle to help create a woodland that is structurally diverse and rich in nature.
Gloucestershire’s stock checkers: making conservation grazing possible
Kevin Caster, Forest of Dean Land Manager, talks about the importance of our grazing livestock, and the vital work undertaken by dedicated volunteer stock checkers.
Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
Grayling
The grayling is one of our largest brown butterflies and a master of disguise - its cryptic colouring helps to camouflage it against bare earth and stones in its coastal habitats and on inland…
The Conservative Party's plan for nature: holding the line on supporting nature's recovery
Released yesterday afternoon, the Conservative Party manifesto talks up 'Britain as a force for good in the world' - but in this blog, Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife…
Forestry England Blog
For over 100 years, Forestry England have been growing, shaping, and caring for our nation’s forests.
Sue's allotment blog for April
April is a great month to get into growing your own vegetables. Sue Bradley has some useful techniques for beginners.
Forest Holidays Ranger Blog
In this Marten March themed blog we're getting to know Gerry O'Brien from Forest Holidays, one of our Project Pine Marten partners, and his love for pine martens with his incredible…
Sue's blog May 2020
The threat of frosts has passed and seed sowing can begin in earnest. Sue Bradley looks at a few more ways to start new vegetable beds and puts in a few seeds.
Changing Seasons: Sue's September blog
September brings an abundance of fruit and vegetables on Sue Bradley’s allotment, along with a plethora of opportunist weeds.