Twelve of us braved the elements today on Arreton Down. The Downs could well be in the running for one of our favourite venues as on a good day the views are spectacular and the chalk downland is covered in wild flowers and insects. However, today we were subject to both wind and rain and the views were limited. We were helping HIWWT in their maintenance of the downland, cutting back all deciduous regrowth so that the land is kept as open grassland and the scrub does not encroach. Later in the year, a local farmer will overwinter his cows on the downland, which will also help its management. Some wildflowers were to be seen – knapweed, scabious and harebell in particular.
Many thanks to Alison for the editorial and Terry for the photographs.
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