Our Woodland Walk has been left to go wild over the past few years, and whilst it may have been a perfect place for wildlife, it has started to look a bit neglected.
With Suffolk Rural Solutions help, we’re hoping to redesign this area to make it suitable for wildlife and visitors, with educational stations to learn more about the plants and animals to be found there.
The orchard of wild fruit trees have been tidied, clearing away some of the ivy and dead wood. After just two days of work, the light levels on the ground were astonishing, and the whole area was now open and welcoming. The dead wood will be used to create some wildlife homes underneath the trees.
The area nearest the current Meerkat Kastle will be turned into a riot of colour as our Butterfly and Bee Garden. This will be planted with colourful, richly scented flowers that are fantastic for pollinators. The other areas around the trees will be planted with woodland glade flowers, and next winter we plan on planting lots of native bulbs to create a springtime treat for visitors to this area.
The small wildlife pond will also be worked on, creating a marshy area to encourage more amphibians and invertebrates to the area.
We will continue to work on this area throughout the year, so visitors can look forward to seeing the seasonal changes with every trip to us.