by Leo Smith | Apr 27, 2020 | Upper Onny News
In each year between 2015 and 2019 the Upper Onny Wildlife Group has been awarded a grant by the Shropshire Hills AONB to survey the Rivers East and West Onny for two species of invasive exotic plants: Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed and then to implement...
by Leo Smith | Apr 27, 2020 | Upper Onny News
Thank you to everyone who helped to raise over £10,000 to buy 1 ha (approx. 2.5 acres) of grassland adjoining the existing Stiperstones National Nature Reserve. Although only a small extension, the area is strategically placed between the heathlands of The...
by Leo Smith | Apr 27, 2020 | Upper Onny News
The Upper Onny Wildlife Group has launched an appeal for funds to continue the monitoring of curlew nests to determine the fate of eggs laid and the causes of losses of eggs and chicks. Please see the Curlew Recovery Appeal page. UOWG supported the Curlew Recovery...
by Leo Smith | Apr 27, 2020 | Upper Onny News
The 2020 Upper Onny Wildlife Group’s Annual Public Meeting was held on Monday 17th February. Our guest speaker was Peter Carty of the National Trust who talked about the special qualities of the area covered by the Stepping Stones project, and how the project will...
by Leo Smith | Apr 27, 2020 | Upper Onny News
Unfortunately the heathland bird walk planned for 3rd May has been cancelled due to the continuing Covid-19 health measures. Upper Onny...
