![]() ![]() Our teams worked around the clock all weekend while the road was closed to get everything in place and reach this important milestone. Good news – we’ve successfully installed all ten pre-cast concrete beams for our new bridge over the A3 at Wisley Lane. You can read more about this important part of the project in our Heathland FAQ's here. ![]() We've also committed to manage and monitor the restored and enhanced heathland areas for up to 25 years while they establish. We also avoid disturbing the ground whilst amphibians and reptiles are hibernating during the winter, generally starting at the beginning of November.Ī team of ecologists put measures in place to ensure wildlife remained protected throughout the enhancement work. We started the removal of trees and vegetation in September to avoid bird nesting season, which is usually between March and August. We understand the importance for people to enjoy the nature and landscape, and have retained a buffer of trees around the project. In as little as one year, heathland can begin to re-grow, and as time passes this rare habitat will flourish and support local wildlife. This then exposes the seed bank of the heath plants below. We do this by removing trees, stumps, and the leafy top layer known as a humic layer. Heathland restoration isn’t as simple as planting or sowing seeds – we need to expose historical seed bank. Whilst the removal of trees may seem concerning at first, it is the first step to getting the heathland back to its natural state. Since we started work at the beginning of September, we’ve been clearing non-native trees originally planted for timber production to restore 16 hectares of heathland. We’ve completed most of the all-important heathland restoration work in several carefully selected areas, where heathland habitat once thrived. Heathland restoration at Ockham and Wisley Commons ![]()
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