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by Tracey Hamston
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Meadow Cutting
Topic: Hay cut with smaller machinery
Replies: 4
Views: 5635

Re: Hay cut with smaller machinery

Hi,
There are some listed on the Moor Meadows website. https://moormeadows.org.uk/information/ ... ntractors/

Let us know how you get on, as this is a frequent request

Tracey
by Tracey Hamston
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Interesting talks coming up very soon - Life on the Verge AND Future proofing our gardens in a Changing Climate
Replies: 0
Views: 2435

Interesting talks coming up very soon - Life on the Verge AND Future proofing our gardens in a Changing Climate

Hi all, I've been sent details of a couple of free, 'in person' talks coming up in Yealmpton. The Life on the Verge discussion is this Thursday 24th. See attached posters. The second is a talk by Pete Yeo on 31st March, who has many interesting thoughts on plants, native, non-native and invasive. Fu...
by Tracey Hamston
Sun Dec 12, 2021 7:37 pm
Forum: Life in the Meadow
Topic: Buglife online talk -Manage your meadows for invertebrates
Replies: 0
Views: 5061

Buglife online talk -Manage your meadows for invertebrates

Plantlife & Buglife - Magnificent meadows. See the recent talk by Buglife on what might be living on your meadows and how best to manage your meadows for the maximum benefits of invertebrates. We know an annual cut can be devastating for the invertebrates that live in a meadow. What can you do t...
by Tracey Hamston
Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: All about Verges, Churchyards and other Public Green Spaces
Topic: Convert village green to wildflower meadow
Replies: 10
Views: 15460

Re: Convert village green to wildflower meadow

Hi Dave, Sounds a great idea. We have taken on some of our local verges with the support of our town council and it took quite a few discussions to tease out the details and commitments. If it's your main village green, it would be worth canvassing the locals to get public opinion on your ideas and ...
by Tracey Hamston
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Wild about Nature Webinar - Meadows & long grass in public spaces
Replies: 0
Views: 2438

Wild about Nature Webinar - Meadows & long grass in public spaces

Hi, As part of the Local Nature Partnerships, Wild About Devon webinar series, I will be talking about the origins of the Dartmoor Moor Meadows group and how we supporting local Meadow Makers groups across Devon and beyond, plus things people can do to help meadow wildlife in their area. Here's the ...
by Tracey Hamston
Sat Sep 04, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Beaver Consultation - Have your say on the future of Beavers
Replies: 0
Views: 2676

Beaver Consultation - Have your say on the future of Beavers

The long-awaited government consultation on the future of beaver re-introduction in England was launched recently. You can follow this link https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-environment-policy/beaver-reintroduction-and-management/ for more information and to have your say on the future of beavers...
by Tracey Hamston
Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Tools & Equipment
Topic: Cutting & baling kit for small meadows
Replies: 0
Views: 5399

Cutting & baling kit for small meadows

I recently posted a couple of resources within the equipment section here https://forum.moremeadows.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=274 I compiled information on various types of kit and methods for cutting, raking (turning etc) and baling for meadow owners with small areas that can't be accessed wi...
by Tracey Hamston
Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Buying, Selling & Sharing
Topic: Cutting and baling kit summary for small meadows
Replies: 2
Views: 7749

Re: Cutting and baling kit summary for small meadows

Hereford meadow group made this video about hay making equipment for smaller land holdings. The speaker certainly has some fine meadows with an amazing one full of green-winged orchids! He covers the pro's and con's of various kit with some costs and things to consider before purchasing. hope you al...
by Tracey Hamston
Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Buying, Selling & Sharing
Topic: Cutting and baling kit summary for small meadows
Replies: 2
Views: 7749

Cutting and baling kit summary for small meadows

Having asked many people, mostly across Dartmoor but some beyond, what kit they use for cutting, raking and baling in small pieces of meadow I compiled a list of kit plus some suppliers and links. It does seem there is a great need for kit sharing among localised landowners and we hope that this for...
by Tracey Hamston
Fri May 21, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: South Devon
Topic: Free hay for composting
Replies: 2
Views: 4586

Re: Free hay for composting

Hi Desley,
Could you tell me what kit you use for baling. I'm compiling a list of useful kit for small sites.

Many thanks

Tracey