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No. 2 - BAEL’S ACRE
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This field
is called Bael's Acre, Bael being an ancient name for
the devil. Sometimes fields were given this name if
they contained unexplained earthworks - crop marks (differences
in crop growth) do bear this out.
In the southeast corner of the field, to your right,
we have planted a small Holly orchard: you will be able
to buy this holly from our Christmas shop. Bael's Acre
is also the site of our proposed wind generator trial.
Another step in our efforts to create a zero carbon
Burwash Manor.
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Little Owls
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In front of you can be seen a large,
old, hollow Ash tree. A pair of Little Owls have raised
their chicks here for the last few years and if you're
quiet you may well see them perched outside sunning
themselves, particularly in the evening.
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Spinneys
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A short detour (about half mile),
around the edge of Bael's Acre will allow you to walk
through this pretty belt.
The makeup of these spinneys is similar around the farm:
the trees, mainly oaks (to grow on) and Ash (to be coppiced
for firewood), are planted in the centre whereas the
shrubby species, such as Dogwood and Spindle, are mostly
planted on the outside, for shelter and warmth.
The species planted in our spinneys and hedgerows are
drawn from a list of some 20 trees and shrubs; they
are randomly planted to give as natural a feel as possible.
This planting is assisted by our Environmental Stewardship
agreement.
Historically, Burwash Manor has had no woodland, that
we know of, and what few trees we had were mostly Elms
- all lost in the 1970s, to Dutch Elm Disease.
Some 30 years ago, therefore, we resolved to establish
small blocks of woodland all around the farm. We now
have 14 such small copses and belts of various ages
and sizes. The trees and shrubs behind you and the long
belt of trees and spinney to your right (east) are two
of these.
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