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Grassland Management

07.08.24

The Somme meadow is being cut as part of the grassland restoration project. It will take several scything sessions to clear it all because the blackthorn / hawthorn regrowth makes the meadow quite difficult to scythe. This regrowth may need to be cut back separately. The cut material will be...

Himalayan Balsam - Seasonal Report

29.07.24

FOHW would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts to reduce Himalayan Balsam on Hell Wath this year. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive plant species that needs controlling because it crowds out our native species of plant. It is very difficult to control as each plant produces...

Incredible Grasslands

20.06.24

FOHW are delighted to announce that the agreement with Plantlife has now been signed. This gives the go ahead for a project to improve the quality and biodiversity of Hell Wath’s grassland areas. We will kick-off with a site visit from Plantlife’s project managers on 18th July to assess the...

Plantlife Project Update

08.04.24

Although FOHW are still waiting for an agreement to be officially signed by North Yorkshire Council and Tarmac, Carol & Matthew attended the first project meeting at Three Hagges Wood on 26th March. This was an opportunity for Plantlife to outline the project and for FOHW to connect with representatives...

Log Benches

08.04.24

FOHW are delighted to have another log bench on Hell Wath. Kindly sourced from Fountains Abbey from a tree felled by storms, the log has been installed at the top of the Giant Steps providing a great place to sit and get your breath back after the climb up !...

Tree Surveys

08.04.24

Thanks to a grant received from Ripon City Council, FOHW were able to commission a survey of trees and woodland areas on Hell Wath by an independent arborist. This survey took place on 12th February and the full report produced by Symbiosis Consulting Limited can be read by clicking here....

A New Project Partner for Hell Wath

24.01.24

FOHW are always on the lookout for opportunities to work with organisations that can help achieve our objectives for Hell Wath. Grassland management has been an area we have been seeking additional support for. We are delighted to announce that our application to become part of the ‘Growing Community Connections’...

Grassland Restoration

03.01.24

Please click on the link below to see details of planned scrub management due to be undertaken on Hell Wath on 15th and 19th March. Some work has already been undertaken and this work will complete the scrub management for 2024. Grassland Restoration Poster

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