The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

Hi,
There are some listed on the Moor Meadows website. https://moormeadows.org.uk/information/ ... ntractors/

Let us know how you get on, as this is a frequent request

Tracey

Hi all, I've been sent details of a couple of free, 'in person' talks coming up in Yealmpton. The Life on the Verge discussion is this Thursday 24th. See attached posters. The second is a talk by Pete Yeo on 31st March, who has many interesting thoughts on plants, native, non-native and invasive. Fu...

Plantlife & Buglife - Magnificent meadows. See the recent talk by Buglife on what might be living on your meadows and how best to manage your meadows for the maximum benefits of invertebrates. We know an annual cut can be devastating for the invertebrates that live in a meadow. What can you do t...

Hi Dave, Sounds a great idea. We have taken on some of our local verges with the support of our town council and it took quite a few discussions to tease out the details and commitments. If it's your main village green, it would be worth canvassing the locals to get public opinion on your ideas and ...

Hi, As part of the Local Nature Partnerships, Wild About Devon webinar series, I will be talking about the origins of the Dartmoor Moor Meadows group and how we supporting local Meadow Makers groups across Devon and beyond, plus things people can do to help meadow wildlife in their area. Here's the ...

The long-awaited government consultation on the future of beaver re-introduction in England was launched recently. You can follow this link https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-environment-policy/beaver-reintroduction-and-management/ for more information and to have your say on the future of beavers...

I recently posted a couple of resources within the equipment section here https://forum.moremeadows.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=274 I compiled information on various types of kit and methods for cutting, raking (turning etc) and baling for meadow owners with small areas that can't be accessed wi...

Hereford meadow group made this video about hay making equipment for smaller land holdings. The speaker certainly has some fine meadows with an amazing one full of green-winged orchids! He covers the pro's and con's of various kit with some costs and things to consider before purchasing. hope you al...

Having asked many people, mostly across Dartmoor but some beyond, what kit they use for cutting, raking and baling in small pieces of meadow I compiled a list of kit plus some suppliers and links. It does seem there is a great need for kit sharing among localised landowners and we hope that this for...

Hi Desley,
Could you tell me what kit you use for baling. I'm compiling a list of useful kit for small sites.

Many thanks

Tracey