We are delighted that Martin Parsons CEng CEnv FIAgrE, Peat Restoration Officer at the Natural England & Fens East Peat Partnership has offered to host a visit to the Great Fen on Tuesday 1st July.
Location
There are no facilities at all at Holme Fen, so Great Fen partners the Wildlife Trust BCN have kindly agreed to host the event at nearby Corney’s Barn, which is about a mile east from Holme Village railway crossing on the B660.
Agenda
• Arrive and coffee at Corney’s Barn (10:00 for 10:30am)
• Introductions
• Brief presentations on the Great Fen and restoration work – Introduction to the Great Fen Project, & restoration work at Holme Fen, New Decoy & Speechly’s Farm
• Site visit to New Decoy
• Lunch at Corney’s Barn, then (using as few vehicles as possible):
• Site visit to Holme Fen posts and Holme Lode Farm / Trundlemere Hide
• Return to Corney’s Barn / Depart
As you can see it should be a fascinating day, there are a limited number of places so please book early if you are interested in joining us.
