Looking after Knutsford Heath
We shall undertake two tasks during the first half of October; both require the help of our wonderful volunteers. 1. Uncovering Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Oak Our tree survey two years ago found an oak near Ladies Mile and Warren Close; the tree was surrounded by iron railings. We were baffled about its significance until... Continue Reading →
The ribbon of land separating Ladies Mile from the houses forms the western edge of Knutsford Heath. The Tabley Road end is wooded, and the rest is an open grass verge. Last year, we began making the verge a wildflower meadow. It was a neighbour-led initiative, adopted into Knutsford Town Council’s Nature Action Plan and... Continue Reading →
What a marvellous turnout of litter pick heroes we had this morning! It was lovely catching up with our dedicated regulars and welcoming new faces. We were pleased to be joined by Steve Wilkinson, a local Chemical Engineer working on waste processing for biofuels. He took away what we collected to feed his innovative system.... Continue Reading →
On Thursday morning we tackled two jobs to selectively control plants in the nature reserve. Bee feeding on Rosebay Willowherb Our first job was reducing the Rosebay Willowherb. Although this tall purple-flowering plant provides a colourful backdrop to the woodland edge and serves as a vital food source for bees and butterflies, it threatens the... Continue Reading →
There is no better way to contribute to the preservation of our local environment than by actively participating in conservation work parties. After a break since March, we are running another on Thursday 29th June. Join us as we continue our efforts in scrub clearance, with a focus on removing False Acacia shoots from the area... Continue Reading →
Today’s litter pick, which was part of the Great British Spring Clean, was well supported. Our fantastic volunteers covered every corner of The Heath and collected twenty-one bags of rubbish. Discarded Wagon Wheel Among the more unusual items was a stash of unopened beer bottles near Manchester Road and a waggon wheel under a holly... Continue Reading →
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