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A woodlands edge...
Not all of us have the land or are blessed with the years to create a mature woodland, however we can create a woodland edge which will recreate the most vibrant part of the woodland.
By planting a balanced mixture of native trees, shrubs and wild flowers it is possible to create a complexity of habitats which will support a number of animal species.
Typical trees would include Birch, Rowan and Wild cherry, shrubs; Blackthorn, Hazel or Guelder rose and wildflowers; Foxglove, Snowdrop or Wood anemone.
Piles can be good news...
Apart from plants, beneficial wildlife can be encouraged by the establishment of bird tables and boxes you could consider a bat box or a platform for swallows. A pile of logs attracts frogs and beetles, a pile of rocks, spiders and solitary bees.
Piles can attract up to 1,700 insects of which 300 may be of an endangered beetles species. And beetles eat slugs! Mounds, ditches and banks are also useful for creating eco-systems which can be home for all sorts of these useful bugs and creepy crawlies.
