Latest News

Why Bash Himalayan Balsam?

11.08.23

If you have walked on Hell Wath recently you will have noticed the proliferation of Himalayan Balsam. Great swathes of Balsam are clearly visible along the margins of the meadows and footpaths and there are many individual plants springing up across the meadows. Although they have a pretty pink flower...

New Trees for Hell Wath

24.07.23

New trees will be planted this year thanks to funding from North Yorkshire Council. These will help replace trees being lost to age, climate stress and ash die back across the site. Native tree species will be chosen and we expect these to be available for planting in November at...

Bat Monitoring on Hell Wath

14.07.23

Bats represent almost a quarter of all native mammals in the UK, but their nocturnal nature means that we aren’t always aware of their presence in our environment. FOHW are now working with the local bat group to monitor bat species and populations across Hell Wath. Bat monitoring takes place...

M A G Meeting 10th June 2023

24.06.23

Thanks to everyone who attended the Members Activity Group meeting on 10th June 2023. Members feedback and input is essential to the working of the Friends of Hell Wath. Notes from this meeting can be read here. If you have any comments or queries please email Jem at info@fohw.co.uk

A Donation From Girlguiding, Ripon Division

16.06.23

The 4th Ripon Rainbows have kindly donated £40 to fund the creation of new areas of trees on Hell Wath. The Rainbows raised this money from a cake sale as part of their charity challenge. This donation is much appreciated by FOHW and will be put to very good use...

Moth Trapping News

16.06.23

There are many beautiful moths that go unnoticed and unappreciated because they are nocturnal creatures. FOHW were given an insight into the range of size and colour of moths that frequent Hell Wath (and your gardens) in the hours of darkness. Several moth traps were set up on Hell Wath...

Wildflower Seed Planting

19.05.23

FOHW are taking action to increase the diversity of wildflowers on Hell Wath meadows. Wildflower seeds were purchased earlier this year, paid for by Members Fees and Local Lottery winnings. These seeds have been germinated and grown on by volunteers and many have been planted out. Hopefully these will grow,...

Recent Visits To Hell Wath

19.05.23

There have been several visits made to Hell Wath recently, all which add important information about the site and how it can be managed in future to preserve its special qualities. MeadowsHell Wath has important grassland meadow habitats, especially in the Local Nature Reserve. FOHW hosted a visit by the...

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