Burial Site Flowers and Planting
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Woodland Management and Tree Planting
Our Natural Burial Site was a conifer and beech plantation planted about 40 years ago by the Royal Navy. The woodland had never been managed so the trees have failed to thrive.
As part of our woodland restoration and management we are now felling most of the conifer and replanting with species that belong on the South Downs. The re-stocked woodland will consist of native species that may eventually be coppiced and harvested for rural industry and wood fuel. This ‘working woodland’ will dramatically extend the life of the trees and shrub-layer species.
This, in turn will enhance the opportunities for wildlife. Trees are planted in the winter months, when the young tree has the best chance of survival.
Not all plots will have a tree planted. This may be because the plot is already under an existing tree or in an area where a tree would be inappropriate, or the plot is not yet fully occupied.
As part of our woodland restoration and management we are now felling most of the conifer and replanting with species that belong on the South Downs. The re-stocked woodland will consist of native species that may eventually be coppiced and harvested for rural industry and wood fuel. This ‘working woodland’ will dramatically extend the life of the trees and shrub-layer species.
This, in turn will enhance the opportunities for wildlife. Trees are planted in the winter months, when the young tree has the best chance of survival.
Not all plots will have a tree planted. This may be because the plot is already under an existing tree or in an area where a tree would be inappropriate, or the plot is not yet fully occupied.
Planting Flowers
There are a wide variety of wildflowers and native bulbs that are suitable for this habitat and may be planted. Only species that are native to the South Downs are permitted.
Nature is wonderful and will naturally re-colonise the site given time, so if you can be patient and allow natural regeneration it will provide the most suitable plants for this location.
All species which are not native to the South Downs are removed. This is to prevent cross-pollination and the irreversible contamination of our wild, native species. The most common plants that need to be removed are Spanish Bluebells and Primula/Polyanthus.
If you wish to plant flowers in graves we strongly recommend Naturescape.
They are a mail order nursery who always supply the correct species from our list.
Naturescape
PHONE
01949 860592
Nature is wonderful and will naturally re-colonise the site given time, so if you can be patient and allow natural regeneration it will provide the most suitable plants for this location.
All species which are not native to the South Downs are removed. This is to prevent cross-pollination and the irreversible contamination of our wild, native species. The most common plants that need to be removed are Spanish Bluebells and Primula/Polyanthus.
If you wish to plant flowers in graves we strongly recommend Naturescape.
They are a mail order nursery who always supply the correct species from our list.
Naturescape
PHONE
01949 860592
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South Downs Natural Burial Site
The Sustainability Centre Droxford Road East Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1HR PHONE 01730 823425 07799 065976 burials@sustainability-centre.org OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm |
MANAGER
Al Blake APPOINTMENTS Please make an appointment to avoid a wasted journey. Informal visits are welcome at any time. AWARD Winner of the People’s Award for the Best Natural Burial Ground in the UK 2013 ASSOCIATION A Member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds CHARITY The South Downs Natural Burials Site is owned by the Earthworks Trust Charity No. 1079866 |
Earthworks Trust & Earthworks FoundationThe Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by The Earthworks Trust (Charity No.1079866). Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation. All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust. SITE VISITORSPlease be aware that our 55 acre site is privately owned. Customers and clients are welcomed at their own risk. All visitors are reminded that this is a countryside site and all tracks, paths and car parks are informal, uneven and may not all be suitable for people with mobility issues. As we are located in the South Downs National Park dark skies zone, there is no lighting on site after dark. We advise sturdy, appropriate footwear at all times and use of a torch at night. |
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