We recently posted here about a number of talks that we thought our members might find interesting. One of those we highlighted was a three part series on Conservation Grazing organised jointly by Plantlife and Post. Well, the second instalment … Continue reading
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Big Meadow Search 2021 – update
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You may remember our earlier post on this blog – which included a link to a survey. We are pleased to say that we had a good response to the survey and the results were incorporated into the planning for … Continue reading
The Elan Valley Meadows Project – a 10-year research and restoration study.
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Meadows Group members attending the talk in January by Phil “The Bugman” Ward will remember, during the discussion in the Q&A afterwards, mention of some research that was done in the Elan Valley into various aspects of Meadow Management. While … Continue reading
Lots of upcoming talks
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The scheduled talks for CMG members on March 3rd had, unfortunately, to be cancelled because Dr Kevin McGinn was ill. He’s now better, and we hope to reschedule his talk in the Autumn. The talk is on seed harvesting in … Continue reading
Meadows – 98% gone? Really?
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Another interesting post from Andrew Martin When meadows, and their disappearance, are discussed on the media, a statistic is often quoted: that 98% of them have disappeared since the end of the second world war. But where does this figure come … Continue reading
Mad About Moles
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A welcome post from Julian Wormald: It’s the time of the year when one really notices moles. Particularly obvious if you have meadows, or pasture, and always more noticeable in early spring. I knew that this was mating time for … Continue reading
Almost meadows….which will be of interest to some!
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Wednesday, 21st April 7.15 for 7.30pm start ZOOM meeting for Cothigardeners. Julian Wormald talks on: “Wildflowers, Meadows and Gardens – challenging ideas for more naturalistic gardens.” This will look at various aspects of wildflower hay meadows – their biodiversity, aesthetics, … Continue reading
The Big Meadow Search 2021
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We are aiming to run “The Big Meadow Search” over a 2 week period during the summer. We are drawing inspiration from the popular RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Our plan is going to involve searching meadows for a selected list … Continue reading
Dyffryn Twi Project – Helping to put Meadows on the Map
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‘Dyffryn Tywi – Hanes Tirwedd Ein Bro’ is a valley-wide project that covers the middle part of the Tywi Valley between Llandeilo and Carmarthen. Funded through the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Scheme, it is about how we look after our local landscape, now and … Continue reading
Skills for Bees/Cefnogi Cacwn
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There is a new Bumblebee Conservation Trust project on its way – so be on the lookout for more information if you fancy learning how to become a bumblebee recorder. More details below: Rachel