Scouts at the Fitts

Posted on 31/12/2021 by committee

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During the summer months, Henry introduced the Scouts to the Fitts Lane Nature Reserve where Himalayan Balsam has been a problem for some time. The Scouts had their annual balsam-pulling competition to find the largest plant. This kept them busy for a couple of hours!

Thank you to the Scouts.

Fitts Lane Fields – June

Posted on 30/12/2021 by committee

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The holding pen at the entrance to the Fitts Lane Reserve is now complete. The rare breed Dexter cows will be conservation grazing the two upper fields here. This type of grazing should in time return these pastures to their former floral richness.

Calving Time

Posted on 29/12/2021 by committee

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The Dexter cows have given birth. They are a very hardy breed and are used for conservation grazing on our reserves over the winter months.

Creating a Holding Pen

Posted on 28/12/2021 by committee

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To enable the cattle to be corralled, a holding pen has been constructed on each reserve. This picture shows the holes for the fence posts being dug and the rather large obstacles in the way!