On 9th February 2025, Gloucester Vale volunteers visited Tim and Nola Lea at their farm in Elmley Castle. Tim and Nola over several years have transformed their farm to benefit wildlife – replanting hedgerows, establishing orchards and restoring woodlands.
Like many areas of the country, the farms woodlands have been affected by Ash Die back meaning some areas have been cleared and replanted. The new young mixed woodlands trees are planted by hand and need careful attention to maximise chances of success.
Working on steep banks overlooking the Evesham valley (well in the mist) the group cleared bramble from around the young trees and replaced trees that had died.
As normal Tim and Nola’s hospitality was brilliant. They joined the group for the task and provided a lovely lunch.
