Wildlife currently on site in the
Banner Woodlands
Trees for the Team will be planted on the Brecon site.
This summer, we will be undertaking an ecology survey of all our sites.
We can visibly notice the difference on our sites after 1 year of planted tree growth and fencing out sheep.
In year 2, restoration begins to show clear promise; by year 3, the land is gradually becoming a home for wildlife!
Sarah took part in Eco Matting on ‘Coedwig Ffynnon’ (Well-Spring Wood) near Elan Valley
Supported by the new growth of grasses and wildflowers, biodiversity which flourishes starts to assemble a whole food web that support apex predators.
Photo credit: Soumyajit Nandy
On Drovers Rest I have spotted;
Mammals: a stoat family of 6, field voles, mice & hares in the field alongside the stream.
Birds of prey: kestrels, buzzards & red kites overhead & evidence of owl pellets.
Insects: bumblebees, butterflies & moths.
Photo credit: Andreas Trepte
Passerines: smaller birds like the willow warbler, meadow pipit and chaffinch.
Amphibians are using the stream and woodland A brave newt world: amphibians need more than just ponds — Blog 9Trees CIC
Photo credit: David Short
Reptiles like grass snakes (harmless) are likely to be easily scared off, but will be present.
Our events will be run by professional entomologists, botanists, lepidopterists, and ornithologists.
There will also be events as diverse as eco-therapy, creative writing and blue sky thinking.