As we are now out of bird nesting season we will be starting on the habitat management tasks, trying our best to provide the best conditions for the flora and fauna that calls Lakeside Home.
Task Plan – Tuesday 1st October
Primary Task: Grassland Management Behind Storage Building
- Objective: Cut back and remove all overgrown grassland.
- Purpose: Prevent scrub encroachment and promote the growth of wildflower species and insect habitats.
- Outcome: Maintain open grassland conditions to support biodiversity and ecological health.
Secondary Task (Time Permitting): Island Habitat Management
- Location: Island in the middle of the lakes.
- Activities:
- Rake up arisings.
- Create a dead hedge using natural materials.
- Cut back saplings and overhanging branches.
- Potential removal of trees obstructing sunlight.
- Purpose: Support the site’s Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreement by preventing scrub encroachment and improving light penetration for ground flora.
- Outcome: Enhance habitat quality and maintain conservation standards.
10am meet by the ranger store at the south end of lakes near the public loos.
Please wear sturdy footwear and warm clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and be prepared with waterproofs in case of rain. We can provide gloves but please bring your own if you have them.
We will provide hot drinks and biscuits, but you may want to bring a water bottle. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to all dietary needs at this time, so you may want to bring your own snack if this applies to you.
Tools will be provided and a safety briefing will be carried out at the beginning of each task.
If you suffer from allergies or require medication, please remember to take/bring your medication.
If weather or wind will make the session too dangerous to run, we will attempt to call you on the number provided.
Please note: Conservation activities are subject to change. Over 18s only. Please leave dogs at home.
To cancel or for more information, please contact countrysidevolunteers@eastleigh.gov.uk or Dan (447770686998) Alex (447341077861)
