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A lovely hedge

Hedge cutting: when and how to do it – some balance.

Posted on 09/03/202123/03/2021 by Alan

There is a lot of outrage over hedge cutting. This gives me so much hope, as it shows a level of emotional investment in these wonderful habitats. Often, this frustration…

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Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve – a mosaic of wetlands valuable for wildlife

Posted on 01/02/202101/02/2021 by Alan

Formerly used for Gravel extraction, now important for many rare and declining species of wilslife. Andover is fortunate to have Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve, nestled between the A303 and Watermills…

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Where to start when creating a new nature reserve

Posted on 28/01/202109/03/2021 by Alan

Recording first, and what platforms to use. When creating a new nature reserve either on a large scale, or just creating a wild area in your garden, or improving a…

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Ladies Walk – more than just a walk

Posted on 27/01/202127/01/2021 by Alan

Many Andover residents know of Ladies Walk it’s a stunning area with views right across town. The walk was planted with an avenue of trees in 1863 to commemorate the…

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