by admin-bca | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hedgerows Hedgerows are lines of shrubs and bushes such as hawthorn and bramble and sometimes larger, mature trees, often seen around the perimeter of arable fields or along roadsides. They provide a habitat for nesting birds and foraging opportunities. They also...
by admin-bca | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Orchard Orchards contain elements of woodland, grassland, and hedgerow habitat, making them a diverse mosaic, perfect for a multitude of species. Key elements include: BLOSSOM: Blossoming apple and pear trees provide a feast for local pollinators such as bees and...
by admin-bca | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ponds Ponds tend to be smaller in size than lakes, and much shallower. Even so, they still support a huge range of species and are valuable parts of the global freshwater system. Ponds host up to 2/3rds of all freshwater species! They not only provide a breeding...
by admin-bca | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Belvoir Ark Welcome to the Belvoir Ark page! One definition of a conservationist is someone who knows that “the world was not given by their ancestors but borrowed from their children”. As current stewards of the Belvoir Estate, we are following in the footsteps of...