Snail Wood members visit local community project

On the evening of 5th September, members of the Snail Wood Steering Griup visited Little Downham Community Orchard.

The reserve comprises of Pingle Wood (1.01ha), Myles Meadow (3.09ha), Holts Meadow (1.90ha) and Holts Spinney (0.77ha) with a total area of 6.77ha in all.

Pingle Wood was acquired in 1995 and was transformed into a new woodland planted by the local community comprising of native trees - Ash, Alder, Hawthorn and Guelder Rose. Myles Meadow was also aquired in 1995 and is seasonally grazed by local farmers. Holts Meadow was aquired in 2000 and hosts a pond with Elm and Blackthorn and Holts Spinney is a secondary woodland of Ash and Field Maples. Notable wildlife are Water Vole, Scarce Cahser, Bullfinch and Dropworth.

The group met with members of the Little Downham Project and found the visit inspiring! Lots of ideas and tips were exchanged and gave the Snail Wood Group inspiration for future projects.