Project Name
TV064  – Habitat protection and creation of ponds, mature trees, overgrown hedges and layered hedges at The Leys.

Farm / Business name
The Leys

Town (location)
Milton Combe

Summary of proposal inc. proposed outputs
Replacement of failed stock proof fencing around spring fed pond to protect earth banks and habitat from livestock.

Pond restoration of long abandoned ponds (clearing vegetation within pond and overhanging tree branches to allow morning light).

Coppicing 180m length of overgrown hedge and planting up gaps with native hedgerow shrubs.

Hedge laying of 110m hedgerow border to woodland to provide sunlight to enter edge of woodland floor, beneficial for woodland flowers, butterflies and insects.