Dr Hilary Ash, Honorary Conservation Officer of Wirral Wildlife,
is one of the Facilitators on a course called ‘Managing woodlands for ground
flora’ that is being run by Flora Locale.
The course takes place on Wednesday 4th May in Bromborough.
It involves a visit to SSSI ancient woodland in
a steep-sided valley, with species-rich ground flora including sheets of
bluebells and wood anemones. Contrast this with secondary woodland and modified
ancient woodland affected by 19th century cultivation. See the effects of beech
and hornbeam on this ground flora, and the benefits of a small coppice area.
Discuss the impact and control of Himalayan balsam.
All on made paths, but there are steep slopes, and a "tunnel" under the railway embankment. A torch may be helpful! Stout footwear needed.
Flora locale is committed to promoting and supporting good practice in ecological restoration projects.
For more details and to book a
place go to the course information page on the Flora Locale website or send them an email.
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