Wild Flower Survey

As part of the its Natural Connections project NWT worked with the parishioners of Briston and Melton Constable to help undertake a wildlife audit of their local area.

Some people were so enthused with surveying their local flora that they formed a wild flower group which meets on a regular basis to share experiences and help with identification. The group presented their findings at a community event celebrating the richness of wildlife to be found within the parishes. Their impressive display, colourfully illustrated with photographs of local species, was well received within the community.

David Longden says: “I would encourage anyone with any interest in botany to join in with projects of this nature. Attending the excellent workshops which have been set up by NWT rekindled my enthusiasm and made me look at plants in a more discerning way and enabled me to identify species with more confidence. I have made several new friends and I am sure we have all gained a lot of experience.”