Encouraging a biodiverse parish
From the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, a report of a pine marten, straying from its normal habitat, and being observed at Spurn National Nature Reserve. These normally woodland dwelling mammals are an unusual sight on a sandy peninsula better known for its birds. Full story on the YWT news page here.
Did you know there is a Beverley Eco Fair in September? More details can be found here: Eco Fair 23
Come and meet members of the Molescroft Wildlife Network at the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust stand at the fair. The is a fair organised by Beverley Minster Ecochurch Group, who are all volunteers, with support from Churches Together in Beverley and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This event is being funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s ‘Do It For East Yorkshire Community‘ Grant. A further grant has been received from Dogger Bank Wind Farm and sponsorship from The Little Coach House.
MWN members took a trip to Molescroft Farm Estate with Jon Traill from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The invite was kindly extended by Tamara Hall, Managing Director of the family-run Molescroft Farm Estate. The farm is run according to Conservation Agriculture principles, with over 10% of the farm estate managed primarily for wildlife and the environment through Higher Tier Environmental Stewardship. A meeting of minds, all dedicated to working together to restore nature in Molescroft.
Karyn Murby (MWN), Tamara Hall (Molescroft Farm Estate) and Jon Traill (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) pictured at Molescroft Farm Estate. Picture credit: (c) Helen Kitson