Fantastic hedge planting morning at Lenthall Green (just before Storm Bert arrived!).
350 whips were planted to join up existing limited and patchy hedging, the first part of our proposed transformation of the ‘green desert’ that it presently is into a much richer environment for wildlife and community enjoyment.
Further stages will include: infill of the hedge we planted today with a richer variety of native hedging species to offer optimal food and shelter for wildlife; planting location-suitable shrubs in the remaining unhedged areas; light landscaping with trees including community fruit trees, and gradual creation of meadow-like areas in the non-recreational zones.
Thank you to:
Thame Town Council for supporting the project and agreeing long term maintenance;
Kubota Tractor Corporation for providing a wonderful, super-speedy and cheerful team of volunteers;
John Morris for invaluable tree expertise (as ever!);
JB Tree Services for donating woodchip;
All the local residents who contributed feedback to optimise the final design for our project;
Woodland Trust for the free tree pack;
and of course, 21st Century Thame’s committed sponsors, B P Collins LLP, Lightfoots Solicitors and Lucy Electric.
Want to get involved as an individual or as a group of business volunteers? There will be various similar projects over the winter-spring planting season in Thame. Volunteers are always welcome. Drop us a message at [email protected].
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