Mary takes a look at the ravages grey squirrels cause to the Dartington estate, and how important the care of Dartington's woodlands was to founder Leonard Elmhirst.
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Category: Blogs
Volunteer blog: Vicky (and Stella the chainsaw)
Chainsaws are powerful and dangerous tools, so when volunteer Vicky qualified to use one, Sonja sat down with her in the Volunteer Hub to ask how the training had gone.
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Conservation diary: A feast for the senses
It's April, and Mike reflects on how the month truly reminds you spring is finally here, with fresh green foliage on the trees.
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Conservation diary: Swan song
In this week’s conservation blog, Estate Warden Mike takes a look at the lifecycle of one of nature’s most elegant and beguiling creatures – the swan.
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Gardens blog: About the George III lead urn
In this blog, gardener Katie provides a little insight into the George III lead urn located near the Sunny Border.
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Conservation diary: Longer days and the return of migratory birds
Spring is almost upon us but the nights can still feel cold. Each day brings extra daylight in the evenings ready for the clocks to go forward and prepare us for the warmer months ahead.
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