It’s time for a quick look back at everything we achieved at Fort Field last year!

✨ January: The Pollinator Project proposed a new mowing regime at the Morley Chapel end, aiming to boost biodiversity and win support from the public. After discussions with ACLMS, we agreed to trial the new approach.

✨ February–March: The new mowing regime began, with borders mown to show active management. We also created a winding path through the wildflower meadow so everyone can enjoy the pollinators up close.

✨ April–May: Bi-weekly insect surveys and a plant survey by La Societe Guernesiaise Botany Section https://www.facebook.com/groups/1310943042297921/  established a baseline for future biodiversity gains.

✨ July: We held a public consultation, sharing four management options. Nearly 100 people responded with feedback—thank you! See the results and comments here: https://pollinatorproject.gg/public-consultation-notes-from-the-event/

✨ August: Contractors cut the meadow and verges, and volunteers removed over 20 tonnes of arisings for composting at The Soil Farm: https://www.facebook.com/thesoilfarm/. This step is vital for wildflower health!

✨ September: We secured a 3-year Service Level Agreement with ACLMS, starting January 2026.

✨ November–December: Volunteers prepped and planted 300 native hedging whips (hazel, hornbeam, hawthorn, blackthorn, and wild crab apple), all great for pollinators, birds, and small mammals.

🎉 We ended the year on a high, securing Dougie’s Grant, a Strategy for Nature grant, and a generous donation from an Open Market neighbour—ensuring our work continues!

Next week we’ll share the plan for 2026!

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