Understanding Heathland Management
Characteristics, history and development over the centuries of lowland heath habitat, in particular of Essex heaths, will be described. The related wildlife will be summarised. Attention will be paid to succession, positive and negative influences and the resulting need for continual management. A range of management techniques will be covered and reference drawn to schemes and sources of funding. The afternoon will be spent at Tiptree Heath to study evidence of different techniques of manag
10:30am- 3:30pm; donation £20 per person.
Abbotts Hall Farm Essex CO5 7RZ
Tue 5 Jun 2018