Welcome to an area of outstanding natural beauty

Back in September we posted about a couple of ancient woodlands in the Malvern Hills National Landscape which were being cleared of non-native, diseased and other trees that did not benefit the ecology of these areas.

One of these sites – Colwall Coppice owned by the Malvern Hills Trust – has just been replanted with over 1500 native trees and shrubs from 14 different species, in biodegradable guards. This should grow into a healthy and resilient woodland for the future.

The plants will be getting a good drink following yesterday’s rain but finding the best time and conditions for tree planting is becoming more challenging in a changing climate.

Some funding for this work was provided by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as part of work to help meet the target of protecting 30% of England for nature by 2030. … See MoreSee Less

In 2022 a small number of landowners in the Malvern Hills National Landscape agreed to participate in a badger vaccination project. Since then the Animal and Plant Health Agency has administered 351 doses of BadgerBCG to cubs and adults in the area.

Results from this work have been added to other vaccination data collected across England and are being analysed to better understand the impacts of badger vaccination on preventing TB in cattle. Thank you to the participating land owners for engaging in this important work.

Badger image: www.josheglinphotography.com … See MoreSee Less