James talks us though the first day of the wildlife pond creation project, how the project is set up and the equipment used. This daily volg of the project will help better understand the work in creating a wildlife wetland space. For more information on wildlife initiatives and how James can help you email james@james-gillies.com
Buying your country property can be a big step into the unknown. Not only do you now have a house to look after, with all its unknown quirks that you’ll only discover gradually over the years, but also land that doesn’t look after itself in any tidy shape or form. And how quickly do grass […]
This week I was asked by a client with a small farm about the posibility of 're-wilding' - the short answer is re-wilding is only effective on a large scale. James explains more here... Contact james@james-gillies.com to discuss your land plans, big or small!
There has been publication of new funding for small woodlands in 2020... James tells us more here. For more information on woodland funding - and project creation in general contact James to discuss how we can help you create a biodiverse habitat for wildlife whilst not needing to meet the financial obligations!
Wildflower Meadows for Wildlife. Inside Your Meadow. Meadows are wonderful, evolving entities. The first year of any meadow it has a huge array of beautiful annuals for colour, however your subsequent years are always a fantastic surprise as to what you will get. Different flowers will germinate in different years all dependant on the condition […]
Bio Diversity Offsetting – How both land owners and nature are benefiting... Biodiversity Ofsetting.. sounds a bit scary doesn’t it?! Sounds really like something that big developers and huge government organisations do.. How could you as an individual land owner help..? Anyone who has some land and falls within certain designated areas can benefit from […]
Our region has some of the most beautiful wildlife spectacles, not just through the Spring and Summer months but even now as the nights draw in and the temperature falls; Autumn has some really fantastic sights too. We have made a list of our top sites to visit for nature this Autumn. Westonbirt Arboretum […]
Weed or Wildflowers We use the term “weed” quite freely but what it really is, is just the wrong plant, in wrong place, at the wrong time. One persons weed is another person’s favourite wild flower and weeding is complete dependant on what plants you are trying to cultivate. Every square inch of your plot […]
Creating A Wildlife Haven - Woodlands I think we can all probably agree that woodlands are havens for wildlife, from the smallest insects to birds and mammals, creating a woodland is a fantastic way to help the local fauna and flora. A single large native oak tree supports hundreds of species, now imagine what you […]
Amenity Grassland and Wildlife Habitats Our nation’s wildlife is often restricted to semi-natural habitats. It can be difficult for many species to prosper when these sites are isolated and the connections between them, which act as wildlife corridors, have been lost. It is crucial that urban development and the impact of intensive farming are offset […]
Nature's Amazing and Beautiful Mimics Is it a wasp? Is it a bee? Actually, it might be a hoverfly! The humble Hoverfly’s only defence against predators is it impressive speed. So, several species have evolved to resemble wasps and bees. Birds are wary of them thinking that they may possess a sting. Hoverflies often fool […]