Wildlife Habitats & Species Management
Many of our habitats and species are declining, but if you can find space for nature it will reward
you many times over! Sometimes small changes in management can make a huge difference to local species populations. Below are some examples of how I can help but the list is endless so contact me to find out which species you have and how to manage or create the habitat for them.
Field edges can host intriguing rare arable plants clinging on in the margins. Spring or autumn cultivation is needed to provide the right conditions for different types of arable plant. Many are diminutive and hard to see. Names like Cornflower, Corncockle and Corn Marigold conjure up thoughts of days gone by when these plants used to be common in arable crops. If you would like to find out which arable plants you have on your farm including a photo record, or to find out how to create an area of these colourful annuals at home Call me.
Arable flora
Farmland can provide for a wealth of birds from smaller seed eating birds like the Yellowhammer to the Turtle Dove that purr-purr from a thicket on a summers evening. Sadly these species and many others are in decline. Weather and migration are just two of many factors that affect our birds populations. However we can provide safe nesting habitat along with chick rearing food and over-winter food which together in the correct place can really boost local farm land bird numbers. Call me to find out how.
Farmland Birds
Meadows have been disappearing at an alarming rate, yet they create homes for wildlife, produce pollen and nectar for insects. Meadows sequester carbon, soak up water and are a joy to behold. Several wildflower species have been proven to attract more pollinators due to the potent nectar they produce; higher in energy than other wild flowers. These are the nitrogen fixing plants like Sanfoin and Birds-foot Trefoil. Call me to discuss meadow creation
on farm or at home.
Meadows
Pollinators are vitally important for the success of our arable crops, our fruit trees and of course our wild flowers. Gardens are becoming an ever important resource, offering pollen and nectar to butterflies, bumble bees, hover-flies and many other small insects. Did you know that there are both long and short tongued bumble bees that need different types of flower to feed on? With the correct planting any size space given over to nature can allow these important insects to find a home. Call me to find out what you can do.
Pollinators
Arable flora
Field edges can host intriguing rare arable plants clinging on in the margins. Needing autumn or spring cultivation, plants with names like Cornflower, Corncockle and Corn Marigold hint at the flora that used to be seen in arable crops.
If you would like to find out which arable plants you still have including a photo record or to learn how to create an area of these colourful annuals at home call me now!