As part of our record of how the process of wilding changes not only the habitat but also the appearance of the landscape we think it will be useful to have some photographs of the farm.
The first set were taken one bright day in February 2019. This was when we stopped our usual methods of commercial farming, at the start of the project. Second set added February 2020 we willendeavour to take photographs regularly every February
We hope to post photographs taken each year at a similar time from the same locations, so that we can watch the changes. Taking photos at roughly the same time each year toward the end of winter will eliminate seasonal variations which can be quite dramatic.
As of 2021 we have started taking photographs during the summer you will find these photographs below each winter set.
Over time the traditional fairly tidy looking agricultural fields will change as biodiversity creeps in. We are prepared for the possibility that we may want to intervene and manage the old pastures slightly, to ensure we don’t loose any of the species we already have. We are confident that natural processes will greatly enhance the opportunities for wildlife and are excited by the possibilities.
The second photo (lower roadside) shows where we have given a little kick start to increasing biodiversity by planting a small area of Sallow (common willow) in one of our wetter spots, we will see what happens! The area is fenced off for the time being to keep the cattle from browsing it to death in the early stages. This is an example of the types of interventions we will be making to increase and maintain biodiversity over time.
Top Field
Top field (2)
Bracken field
Lower roadside
Ditch woodland
Ditch
Bottom field
Bottom field (2)
Hill field / woodland (1)
Hill Field / woodland (2)
Hill Field / woodland (3)
Hill field
