Triangle Field, Battle
Triangle Field, named simply to reflect its shape, was taken out of intensive dairy farming 17 years ago. It has taken many years for its fertility to drop to a level where restoration work can take place.It is hoped that the restoration work carried out in 2013 will, over time, see the establishment of species such as Yellow Rattle, Hop Trefoil, Ribwort Plantain, Ox-eye Daisy and Sweet Vernal Grass.
Progress
Read about how restoration work is progressing - Blog
Gallery
Harrowing in summer 2013 - preparing the ground to receive seed (note the control strip on the left)
Seed harvested from Coach Road Field was spread using a sand spreader
Triangle Field in January 2014 - the control strip is visible on the left
In April 2014 - the spring saw a profusion of dandelions
By June the meadow is in bloom, with oxeye daisies and betony appearing as a result of the restoration
In late July, just before the annual hay cut