Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2016 | Page 65

Country life
Brainstorming at
Naturezones
I recently joined in on a
brainstorming workshop, ‘Open
the Door for Sustainability’
for Naturezones, run by top
consultants from the Wildfowl
and Wetland Trust (WWT). The
day consisted of a discussion
walk around the reserve, group
lunch and workshop sessions
that included ideas for improving
facilities on the site. www.
naturezones.org.uk

Keep it Clean!
Having thinned out a
small copse and had it
fenced for livestock, we
recently did a litter-pick
along the roadside
boundary to make it safe
before the cattle were
allowed in to graze. To
our surprise we filled
sixteen bags of rubbish thrown from vehicles, 25
tyres, carpets, a bike and a tv! Please help to keep
your countryside clean.

Swanmore Meadow, Ryde
Swanmore Meadows has had a meadow cut and
coppicing. This looks quite drastic at the moment,
but you will thank us next spring when the flowers
re-appear. There is a new bridge over the stream
and Green Gym have been working hard on the site.
If you would like to know how to get involved in its
restoration please contact Gift to Nature on 201563.

Autumn glow
Having had a gorgeous summer,
with sunshine and warm days
continuing into, October. We
hope that this autumn will be
dry and cold. If so, expect to see
some wonderful autumn colours
as the leaves turn to the fiery
shades of yellow, orange, red and
burgundy. This maple opposite
St Johns Oakfield and Holy Trinity
Church, at the top of East Hill has
decided to start the party early!

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