- When the project started back in 1997, the variety of tree and shrub species was extremely limited, with Bramble, Horse Chestnut, Elm and Hawthorn predominating.
- Those species still occur in the site, but thanks to major native tree planting and hedgerow restoration, we now have 24 species of tree and shrub in the site including many berry-bearing species such as Spindle, Dog Rose, Blackthorn and Wild Honeysuckle, which are excellent for attracting birds in autumn and winter.
- This variety of plants will also lead to a steady increase in the variety of insects found in the site. At present we have recorded 150 moths species during moth-trapping with a Mercury Vapour lamp, but this is likely to rise to over 200 over the next few years.
- The Friends of Ali’s
Pond volunteers have also planted native hedgerow wildflowers, including
Bluebell, Primrose, Snowdrop, Foxglove
and White Campion.
Insects & Plants
