Bubbenhall

Angus, the site inspector, visited Bubbenhall in August 2025. He counted 5 sample areas of trees, finding a 70% survival rate. The landowner tells us “The trees that were replanted in 2023 seem to be doing ok, only half the hedgerow is thriving though, we had an influx of rabbits and as the hedgerow had not all got tree guards I think some of them succumbed to rabbit attack!”.

Angus mentioned seeing daytime birds of prey and owls at night in the area, a positive sign indeed for ecological value in the vicinity.

A vitally important part of what Protect Earth does once we’ve put the trees in the ground is maintenance and restocking. There is a lot to be done during this most vulnerable time in the tree’s life.

Based on the survival rate of the initial planting we calculated that we needed to restock 375 trees and 25 shrubs. On this occasion, we placed down mulch mats to suppress the grass growing around the new trees, along with pulling out grass and weeds growing inside the tree guards of the older saplings, whilst making sure the stakes were straight and firm into the ground.

Two teams of corporate volunteers from Revolution Bars and Reuseabox came for a day each to help us get the job done.

We planted a one-acre wildflower meadow here in May 2022. Before we could sow the seed the ground was prepared using a chain harrow to turn the soil and make planting easier. We used 4kg of nectar pollen mix to attract pollinators to the area. To ensure even distribution the seed was measured out before Phil, our chair, and Steve, our ecologist, sowed the seed using the broadcast method.

While we were onsite creating the woodland here, our volunteers also helped us to plant a 300m hedgerow consisting of a mix of hawthorn, hazel, holly and guelder rose which will serve to link other areas of the site, providing safe passage, food and shelter for a variety of wildlife. It will eventually provide shelter for the sheep here too.

There was a badger sett on the edge of the field where we were planting the hedgerow, so we made sure not to plant over it, and to leave some room either side so that the roots of the hedge would not impinge on the sett.

Protect Earth were delighted to contribute to the natural environment at this wonderful site, Warwickshire Lavender Farm near Bubbenhall. Firstly, work began by planting a species-rich native broadleaf woodland on 1.87 acres, consisting of oak, chestnut, hornbeam, small-leaved lime, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, holly, hazel, and field maple. Secondly, a hedgerow planting consisting of: hawthorn, hazel, holly and guelder rose. And finally, 1.00 acre of wildflower meadow. With a solid plan and amazing support from the landowner, thirty volunteers worked over three days to make it happen. Many thanks to our forestry consultants for this project, Lockhart Garratt, who provided the expert advice on surveying, tree species choice and woodland design.

Protect Earth were delighted to contribute to the natural environment at this wonderful site, Warwickshire Lavender Farm near Bubbenhall, not far from Coventry.

Firstly, work began by planting a species-rich native broadleaf woodland on 1.87 acres, consisting of oak, chestnut, hornbeam, small-leaved lime, wild cherry, whitebeam, wild service tree, holly, hazel, and field maple. before going on to plant a 300m hedgerow and a wildflower meadow on one acre of land.

With a solid plan and amazing support from the landowner, thirty volunteers worked over three days to make it happen. Many thanks to our forestry consultants for this project, Lockhart Garratt, who provided the expert advice on surveying, tree species choice and woodland design.