The autumn and winter months are the time for habitat restoration projects around the Malvern Hills and Commons.
Tomorrow (Thursday 26th September), a programme of habitat management works will start on the Old Hills, Callow End.
Large areas of wildlife-rich scrub and fantastic open-grown oak trees grow in the wood pasture on the Old Hills. However, in recent times these features have been overtaken by secondary tree growth.
The programme of works will focus on freeing the large oak trees, thinning the woodland and removing dense stands of invasive sycamore. This will bring more sunshine to the woodland floor benefitting a variety of wildlife including White-letter hairstreak butterflies. The reduction of some areas of the canopy will also open up the paths and help them to stay dry through the wetter months.
Contractors will be felling and processing the trees with large machinery and this will cause some noise and disturbance whilst the work is underway. For public safety, some paths may need to be closed during this time. Please follow any signage relating to path closures for your safety and heed any safety advice given by contractors.
This work follows previous habitat restoration work at the Old Hills in 2022 where bluebells have now bloomed amongst the majestic oaks.
