Looking after Knutsford Heath
On the last Friday of September, a band of hardy volunteers braved the atrocious weather to sow Ladies Mile with wildflower seeds. This was one of several Knutsford Town Council Great Big Green Week events. The event was led by Adam Linnet of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who also prepared the ground by rotavating the existing... Continue Reading →
“Great Big Green Week will unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country will celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.”https://greatbiggreenweek.com/ This year, the town is participating in a nationwide community... Continue Reading →
Visitors to the Big Heath may have noticed a new plaque in the ground beneath the Turkey Oak near the old drinking fountain on Manchester Road. Knutsford Town Council installed the plaque to replace the one fixed to the tree because the growing bark is gradually obscuring it. As our Town Ranger says, the tree... Continue Reading →
We are pleased to report that the first of our new series of monthly volunteer conservation work parties was a massive success. Conservation Party Briefing On the 15th September, eleven volunteers joined Jamie White from Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) in the nature reserve. The team focused on cutting back the thick gorse bushes as well... Continue Reading →
Friends of The Heath are aware of recent events on The Heath involving John Collins Fun Fair and the visit by Gandeys Circus, along with it being used as a car park for a private event. We have many concerns surrounding these recent developments. We are particularly concerned about the low level of consultation of... Continue Reading →
After a two-year break, we are scheduling conservation work events in the nature reserve again. The work is crucial to maintaining the ecological balance within the site. We have drawn up a six-month schedule of sessions on Thursday mornings between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm: 15th September20th October17th November15th December19th January16th February The first event,... Continue Reading →
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