Blog, Flora & Fauna, Lichen, nature
This year the first expert identification of lichens was carried out. Ishpi Blatchley, our expert, made an initial survey and then took a small group round to show us what she had found in her 2 hours in the cemetery. We learnt that each lichen is really 2 organisms...
Blog, Flora & Fauna, Moth, nature
Background For those new to moth surveys, a large moth trap (see inset) was used overnight with its big bulb lit up to attract the moths. The vast majority are active at night. They can enter but not leave, so next morning they are all resting – ready for...
Blog, Community, Flora & Fauna
As early as 2006 – soon after the Friends group was formed – we managed to get a Lottery grant. This helped us to get started on some planting. The council and BTCV were our partners. Each year we have helped prune the shrubs and hedgerows that we had...
