On Friday, we kicked off our new monthly Habitat Management days in the nature reserve. We were delighted that many wonderful people joined us. Their enthusiasm and hard work made the day a real success.
Tom from Cheshire Wildlife Trust led us in clearing the dense holly along the path from Northwich Road to the Sand Pit.
Everyone enjoyed the work, and it was great to see how much space we had cleared by the end of the day.
We thank Abi Owers of Tatton Estate for providing many photographs and a video chronicling the day.
We are also grateful to RSK, the ecological consultancy, for allowing two of their staff to volunteer with us.
Cutting back the holly is important because it gives other plants more room to grow, increasing biodiversity in the reserve. We use cut holly to create dead hedges that provide wildlife with places to shelter.
The work will continue on the last Friday of each month. The next session is on February 27th, when we’ll clear more holly. Later in the year, we’ll also work in the heather areas and the wildflower meadow at Ladies Mile, following the annual management plan agreed between the landowner, Tatton Estate, and Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy. Friends of The Heath fully support the management plan, and your help is essential to its success. We hope to see you and some new faces at our next sessions as we work together to protect and improve this special place for people and nature.
Litter Pick
Alongside supporting monthly Habitat Management days, we also run community litter picks from time to time. Our next one is on Sunday, 8th February. We’d love you to join us as we roam the Heath for an hour collecting any litter we find. We’ll bring all the equipment you need, except for gloves.
- Date: Sunday 8th February
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Meet: on The Heath near the corner of Tabley Road and Manchester Road.
We hope to see you there!
