The grass cutting has been going since last month and with the volume to be completed, will probably keep the volunteers busy on this task until Christmas! This exercise is essential to keep the grasslands open, for the benefit of the wild flowers and grasses that are essential to support the invertebrate life.
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Let in the light
Our work in the cutting during this month has focused on two key activities:
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We have been very active in our conservation work since returning from the enforced lock-down. Work has taken place in four key areas.
Continue reading “Ashlawn Update – August 2020”We’re Back…..!!
The first volunteer work party since the covid-19 lock-down restrictions took place on Thursday 6th August 2020 at Ashlawn Cutting.
Continue reading “We’re Back…..!!”Ashlawn Meadows come alive!
The grasslands from the station platform looking south are coming into full bloom, aided by the favourable weather of late, bringing that wanted mix of sunshine and rain.
Continue reading “Ashlawn Meadows come alive!”Hedge Laying Review @ Ashlawn
For the last two winter seasons, new hedge lines have been created and/or restored in two sections of the cutting by dedicated volunteers:
- Blossom Way Entrance to Little Farm
- From Onley Land end, on western boundary
Ashlawn in Bloom – May 2020
The earlier spring flowering plants are still mostly in full bloom. A few examples are in the pictures.
Continue reading “Ashlawn in Bloom – May 2020”A Very Welcome First Sighting at Ashlawn
I have copied Steve Wright’s email directly into this post. All can read his excitement!
Continue reading “A Very Welcome First Sighting at Ashlawn”Spring progresses in Ashlawn Cutting
Plant growth is really accelerating in the cutting, with the benefit of recent rains and warmer weather. The grasslands will soon be bursting wit insect life as this season’s wild flowers come into bloom.
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In the last few weeks, we have been able to focus on scrub and tree management in the reserve. We have cut back the scrub that borders the grassland opposite the zigzag path at Ashlawn Bridge. The subsequent regrowth that we get will give a more layered approach between the grass and the tree line. This new regrowth will be denser, providing a much better environment for small birds. The bare earth beyond the upper line of the grass in the picture shows some of the area that has been cleared.
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