DOWN TO EARTH in The City

The RSPB Woodland contains some 'veteran' apple trees in the southeast corner, not particularly old, but survivors nevertheless for want of care; we are now planning some careful management of these trees together with the development of a tree nursery and orchard alongside. This work will compliment any future management as part of an NIA, which should begin 2014. For Winter 2013-14 NIA planning and work will take place at both the nearby Queen Mothers Plantation - 150 meters southwest of the RSPB Woodland and the RSPB Woodland NIA = Nature Improvement Area Plans for RSPB Woodland over the next 6 months - November - Submit NIA proposal to the Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust Board;  National Tree Week 2013, beginning 23rd November - develop tree nursery at south east corner of RSPB Woodland, plant trees supplied by Woodland Trust in nursery. December 2013 - B&BCWT begin consultation and publicity to engage local communities and Friends of CHP Janu...