Ecological surveys
- Birds – a group survey identifying birds by song and sight.
- Bats – using bat detectors to identify different species.
- Flora – searching the site under expert guidance.
- Small mammals – trapping, identifying and releasing resident mammals.
- Amphibian survey – searching for frogs toads and tadpoles
- Hydrological survey – understanding the geology and providing the community with a simple explanation.
Habitat management
- Dilston College – students clearing land and planting a variety of willows, creating an ideal habitat for many animals.
- Willow craft – workshop to create willow stars and weaving. This will provide a long term sustainable resource for Dilston College students.
- Fence and wall construction – repairing and building new fences to protect the area.
- Bird boxes - building workshop followed by installations around the site. One box installed at the school with a camera.
- Exmoor ponies - On the Mire House field to break up the bog allowing wild flowers to flourish.
Site maintenance
- Dry stone wall building – BTCV training course and practical wall building to enhance the site.
- Hard standing – to provide the foundation for a bird hide, parking and tool storage.
- Ditch repairs – to reduce flooding, protect the road and enhance frog and toad habitats
- Ponds development – enhances pond life and provide access to view pond creatures
Community Involvement
- Full day workshop featuring natural dying from plants on the site, tile making with leaf imprints, willow weaving, card making, poetry and painting.
- Interpretive board built locally providing site information for visitors.
- Protected box containing diary for all to record observations
- Leaflet for the whole community and Village Hall Library.
- Presentations to local school children and community on hydrology, ecology, flora etc of the area.
- Celebration day planned for October to highlight 2 years of efforts and enhancements.
