We are delighted to report that we have now received an updated Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of our outdoor nursery site.
The report states that “There was no field evidence of protected species found during the survey”. The report contains an Ecological Constraints and Opportunities Plan which will guide our development. This will include making sure good practice is followed in relation to
- removing any non-native species (Spanish bluebells and montbretia are noted as examples)
- protecting plant species (native bluebells for example should be retained)
- protecting nesting birds
- installing root protection areas for trees and
- making sure any lighting doesn’t negatively impact on commuting or foraging bats.
There are several ecological enhancements suggested such as creating a wildflower meadow, making hibernacula from deadwood, retaining and creating wetlands, thinning woodland to encourage the under storey to develop and installing bird and bat boxes. These are exciting suggestions and challenges and we look forward to developing these with our children.
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