Events
Farming & Woodland Management in the West Weald:
A FREE Workshop for Farmers and Landowners
Apples and Animals: Family Event
Saturday 16 October 2010 – 10:30 to 15:00
Farming & Woodland Management in the West Weald:
A FREE Workshop for Farmers and Landowners
Venue: The Winn Hall - Dunsfold, Surrey
- Would you like advice/funding to help you manage your land?
- Do you want to do more for wildlife but aren’t sure where to start?
If the answer to either of these questions is ‘yes’, book
your place NOW to hear more about how the West Weald Landscape Project
can help you. There will also be contributions from the Forestry Commission
and Butterfly Conservation.
The day includes:
- Short morning sessions on managing woodlands, hedgerows & other farm habitats
- Sources of practical advice and funding available for management
- A local woodland walk looking at practical management options
Booking: To book your place please call Mike Waite on 07854 163664 or email mike.waite@surreywt.org.uk
Saturday 30 October 13:00 to 17:00
Apples and Animals: Family Event
Celebrate national Apple Day and local wildlife wonders in the West Weald Landscape.
Venue: Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green
Come and get stuck in to fun activities including:
- Walk on the Wild Side - learn all about the local wildlife
- Work with Wood - brush up on your woodcraft skills
- Dig for Victory - help plant apple trees to support the local orchard
heritage
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Fishers Farm
car park where the event will be sign posted. Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough
Green near Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0EG. www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk
If anyone wishes to visit the farm attraction normal entrance
charges applicable. Please note Sussex Wildlife Trust Members can get
in for half price on the day if they show their membership cards.
Managing Grassland for Horses
A FREE Workshop for horse and pony owners and people who manage studs, livery yards, riding schools or their own paddocks
Venue: Kirdford Village Hall, Kirdford
This free evening workshop will consider how good paddock management not only benefits the health and well-being of your horses and ponies but also benefits wild flowers, prevents pasture damage, reduces weed infestation and improves the landscape.with rich and colourful pastures.
Presenters include:
- Frances Clayton, Kent Downs AONB
- Petra Billings, West Weald Landscape Project
- Gill Lewis, Catchment Sensitive Farming
Spaces are limited so please call Petra Billings on 01273 497515 or email petrabillings@sussexwt.org.uk to book your place
