Aim

We aim to restore a blank meadow field of 4 acres to a vibrant area of woodland creations that will incorporate a large wildlife pond.

"I am a conservationist of over 50 years. There has been so much woodland, pond and habitat deterioration that leaves us as responsible for many declines around us. It is our duty to make attempts at reversing this trend, both for our communities and future generations to enjoy." - UK Wild Otter Trust Founder and CEO Dave Webb. 

Our plan is to revert what is currently, a 4 acre field of clover previously used for livestock grazing and creating a rich, diverse habitat for many species. In these plans we are going to create a woodland copse of over 500 native trees such as rowen, hawthorn, blackthorn, oak, birch and beech. This will created over an area of one acre.

At the entrance to the meadow, we will be creating and replanting an acre of wildflower meadow to encourage owls and other wildlife to return.

We will then plan, create and action the installation of a large pond that will be approximately 100m x 50m x 1m to encourage previously unseen wildlife, insects and mammals. In addition to this, the pond will act as a water catchment as it will be sited at the far end of the area where the land slopes off naturally and holds water that will assist in preventing it from entering into the valley below. Having the pond will be an important aspect of helping to keep the area below the field drier as well as providing the meadow to drain naturally into the pond where a large amount of water will be held.

The money will be split into different categories as follows:

£3,000 allocated for the pond creation

£3,000 for the wildflower meadow creation/planting

£3,000 for fencing, seeds, trees

£1,000 to produce educational leaflets and advertising to engage our local community.

Rewards photos - 

Moonlighter Print

Winters Tale Print

Barn Owl Thistledown 

Caledonian Glade 

Morning Light

Poole Otter Pottery

Linda Williams Signed Print Numbered 4/100

Sam Dodd Print Signed - Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and artist 'Dancing with Damoiselles'

Jo Walker Otter Print Signed by Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and artist

Jo Walker Tide+Tranquility Print Signed by Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and artist

This project successfully funded on 16th February 2025