More work on the butterfly bank today. It’s looking good as far as I can tell…

It needs to be sheltered grassland habitat so the scrub on the side will act as a barrier and the dead-hedge at the top will also offer a bit of shelter from prevailing south-westerly winds.

There will be a load of seeds in the soil already but we may need to pull out what we don’t want.

What we need is grass and kidney vetch, but we also have to kinda work with what nature gives us.

I draw a lot of inspiration and knowledge from sites managed by Warwickshire Butterfly Conservation, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and The Woodland Trust, to name but a few. It’s always useful to see what they are up to.

Bubbenhall Wood showing glades, rides and scrub management.

Until next week!

Paul