The policy here at the farm is simple:
-no weedkiller
-no tractors
-hard manual work
-no chainsaw
-no burning of scrub
-application of mineral soil additives
-regular cultivation by hand
-rotational set-aside
Stand still for any length of time, and many many creatures come out of hiding. It never ceases to amaze me, the secret world of wildlife. It’s fascinating to see owls arrive late evening – likely preying on those poor little voles. Hey little fellas: watch out!
It takes long-term and artistic foresight, together with an in-depth understanding of tree biology, to restore health to mutilated trees. Eco-farming means slow, slow, slow reduction in the overgrowth, over a period of many years. Here, my trusted advisors are skilfully outlining the task. In the future, they will be compensated for their efforts.