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Please click here to print or download a copy of the Natural Woodhurst Consultation Document. This has been delivered to every household in the village and details the projects that the Natural Woodhurst Group are planning to work on or raise funding for. This is your chance to have a say about the work that the group plans to do
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Introduction
'Natural Woodhurst' is the new name for 'Woodhurst In Bloom'.
This name better describes the scope of the committee, which is to
protect, maintain and enhance the natural areas of the village. The committee will continue to
organise the planting and watering of the tubs, the Feast Week gardening competitions, and
social/educational events. Every 2nd Saturday in the month we will run a hands-on activity,
open to everyone in the village. Plus, we have a number of big projects planned, that you can
read about below. In addition, we are able to provide support and advice to residents and land
owners.
We will not be entering Anglia In Bloom in 2010, however, when we have
progressed suitable projects, we may enter this and/or other competitions.
It is very important that we have the support of the village in everything we do, so please let us have your thoughts
on our projects, and any ideas of your own!
Karen Holley
Chairman, Natural Woodhurst
Natural Woodhurst Projects
Below are the first projects the Natural Woodhurst Group have identified to help improve our
local environment and we would very much appreciate your views, help and enthusiasm with these:
Key : (C) = Contractor, (V) = Volunteers
Claypits Conservation Area
(on the right hand side of the road out of Woodhurst leading to the A141)
- Pollard willow trees around the pond and the willow tree inside the entrance (C)
- Restore the pond and marsh area by coppicing trees, clearing vegetation and introducing native pond plants (V)
- Create a wildflower meadow (V)
- Restore the boundary hedge by coppicing and pollarding trees (C)
- Gap up and replant hedge with native hedgerow species(V)
- Maintain the path by cutting back overhanging vegetation(V)
- Design and install interpretation board (V )
Ridges Pond
(on South Street)
- Clean out pond vegetation (V )
- Coppice scrub on southern side (V )
- Plant up with native pond plants (V )
Hedgerow along Butt Lane
(alongside the edge of the 70-acre field)
- Restore hedgerow by coppicing and pollarding trees (C)
- Gap up and replant with native hedgerow species (V)
Swan Weir Pond
(eastern end of the village)
- Clean out blanket weed (V )
- Plant up with native pond plants (V )
- Rebuild nesting platform for moorhens and ducks (V )
- Coppice some of the surrounding trees to reduce leaf litter (V )
Create wild flower meadow on “the Green”
- Rotavate area to create seed bed (V )
- Hand sow with a native wildflower seed mix (V )
Future Events
Please see the village diary for details of our forthcoming events
Previous Achievements
The Village has achieved various awards in the past - thses are listed below, click the link to see the certificates. The originals are on display in the Village Hall.
