We are aware of recent media coverage regarding diversity in the countryside. We have not had any contact with the sources of that media coverage, and do not recognise the sentiments they portray.
The Glover Review, published in 2019, highlighted the importance of ensuring that everyone can access and enjoy protected landscapes. The Malvern Hills National Landscape works to support this aim by helping ensure the countryside is a place that all visitors can enjoy. For example, we have recently been improving accessibility on the public footpath network by replacing stiles with easy-to-use pedestrian gates.
Malvern Hills National Landscape
Over 800 trees and shrubs have just been planted at a site adjoining the Cradley Brook in Mathon. Some of these plants will help to turn a stand of established oak trees into a diverse and resilient woodland whilst the rest will be used to connect this to another area of (ancient) woodland by the brook.
Creating and connecting habitats in this way is a key part of our work to support nature recovery in the area.
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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.
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