White Lund Farm
As National Tree Week 2022 got underway, we began planting work to connect two hedgerows at White Lund Farm in Morecambe and improve access in and around the farm for wildlife. After stripping back the vegetation, over 350 hawthorn hedging plants were planted, together with a few variations (such as dogwood, dog rose and hazel), and a few hedgerow trees (such as oak, rowan, field maple and alder) that will also provide future shade for stock on the farm. It was good to work in conjunction with the farm staff at White Lund to ensure that the few trees will be adequately protected from the cattle as they grow.
The hedge planting is doing well, with only around 3 losses across the whole length, but there is some hare damage where they have nibbled off the hawthorn! The fencing is perhaps a little too tight in places! More weeding needs to be done!
GROUP CONNECTING HEDGEROWS AT WHITE LUND FARM, TO PROVIDE A BETTER FUNCTIONING WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
Continuing to plant the new hawthorn hedge, creating a new local habitat, providing future cover, nest sites and routes for wildlife.
One new hawthorn whip, before cane and rabbit guard added for protection
The farmer's double fence provides protection from cattle