Former farmland to be restored to boost wildlife
A 70-acre site in Hertfordshire that has been farmed for 80 years is being converted into an orchard and wildlife area by the landowner Naturum. The 30-year restoration project aims to enhance local biodiversity by reintroducing woodland, scrub, and specialist wildflower mixes. This initiative is part of the Hertfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and seeks to support native species while reducing pressure on the nearby River Gade.
- ▪The 30-year project will restore a 70-acre site at Pipers Hill, Great Gaddesden, to an orchard and wildlife area.
- ▪The restoration aims to benefit native species such as brown hares, hedgehogs, and the Small Heath butterfly.
- ▪The site is located within a wildlife corridor adjoining Highpark Wood and the Great Gaddesden Water Meadows.
- ▪The project is part of the Hertfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and intends to ease stress on the River Gade caused by modern farming.
- ▪The original farming family will remain as long-term land managers, and local children will be allowed to visit the site.
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Former farmland to be restored to boost wildlifeImage source, NaturumImage caption, The project will restore woodland and scrub in the area to enhance existing grassland with specialist wildflower and herb seed mixesByAlex PopeBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and BuckinghamshirePublished4 minutes agoArable land farmed by a family for about 80 years is to be restored to an orchard and wildlife area. A 30-year project will be undertaken on a 70-acre (28 hectareS) site at Pipers Hill, Great Gaddesden, close to Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire and aims to enhance existing grassland with specialist wildflower and herb seed mixes.Work is due to start later this year and will be undertaken by landowners Naturum.
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