Glade creation in Phoenix Green

The Hartley Wintney Conservation Volunteers have been working hard in Phoenix Green Common to create a sunny glade in this lovely woodland. They have cleared an area of mostly sycamore saplings either side of the path. This new glade will create a light, sunny and warm area to encourage a diverse array of beautiful wildlife such as the Speckled Wood butterfly and birds such as Woodpeckers and Treecreepers. It is important within a woodland ecosystem to have some open space to create these sunny pockets.

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The Hartley Wintney Conservation Volunteers are run by the Hart Countryside team every second Tuesday of the month. If you would like to get involved please email countryside@hart.gov.uk.