SAFT -Starcross Action for Trees

18/01/2024

10/10/2023

The nut trees have had a bumper crop this year! From Hazel to Almond, Sweet Chestnut to Walnut they are in their element now. For those that enjoy a forage, these good sized Sweet chestnuts are on the Mamhead road by the turning to Kenton Vineyard and will be used for Christmas stuffing 😋

04/07/2023

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-66096431?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab

The Duchy of Cornwall says the Devon woodland is under threat from fire, disease and climate change.

02/06/2023

The first part of the Willow screen is up! More plans afoot to give the area some more play things, Willow and trees for future shade.The tops of the Willow will brown and dry out but the roots will be strong ready for next year's growth.

02/06/2023

What's going on here then? A Willow screen against stingers in the big play park 😃

06/05/2023

Focus on the soft and Downy Birch: available from SAFT!

Discover downy birch. Find out how this tree is beneficial to wildlife, what it looks like and where to find it.

05/05/2023

Focus on Alder: the damp loving tree: available from SAFT!

Find out what alder trees look like, where they grow in the UK and what they are used for. You'll find easy identification tips with pictures.

04/05/2023

04/05/2023

Focus on the sweetly scented Small Leaved Lime: available from SAFT!

Find out all about small-leaved lime. Learn where it grows in the UK, how it supports wildlife and how to identify it.

04/05/2023

May the 4th be with you!
*The SAFT shop has trees and hedgerow plants available for free and ready to plant now, check out our page for more details.
And look out for some new features on the SAFT FB page:
* Macro challenge: test your knowledge on our local hedgerows
* Poetry corner: Take a minute to see some of our mist loved plants in a new way.
Happy Beltane!