!!!!!!!! HIMALAYAN BALSAM ALERT !!!!!!
The river is currently being surveyed by Wiltshire Wildlife under the auspicious of a project called Source to Sea. They are particularly looking for a non-native species called Himalayan Balsam which is found on river banks and damp woodland.
It spreads solely by seeds and out competes native species in ecologically sensitive areas. Allowed to flourish it can impede water flow and increase the risk of flooding.
Some has been found downstream of Faulston and upstream in Broad Chalke.
PLEASE REPORT TO THE WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TEAM ON 01380 725670
DETAILS OF THE PLANT ARE AT http://www.nonnativespecies.org
The river is currently being surveyed by Wiltshire Wildlife under the auspicious of a project called Source to Sea. They are particularly looking for a non-native species called Himalayan Balsam which is found on river banks and damp woodland.
It spreads solely by seeds and out competes native species in ecologically sensitive areas. Allowed to flourish it can impede water flow and increase the risk of flooding.
Some has been found downstream of Faulston and upstream in Broad Chalke.
PLEASE REPORT TO THE WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TEAM ON 01380 725670
DETAILS OF THE PLANT ARE AT http://www.nonnativespecies.org
Nature Around Bishopstone
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Situated in the beautiful, rural Chalke Valley, nature abounds all around the village of Bishopstone. From vibrant and active wild fauna and flora through to the patchwork of cultivated fields and meadows with a variety of crops and domestic animals and finally the babbling Ebble River there is much to see and admire.
Visit our Village Photographs page to see many pictures of Bishopstone and the surrounding countryside. Why not visit our Maps and Walks page to see how you could explore and experience our stunning countryside. |
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Local Nature Photographs
We publish photographs of wildlife and flora. Please contact Webmaster.
Robin's Pincushion or Bedeguar Gall caused by the larvae of the gall wasp.
Tortoiseshell Butterfly.
Common Spotted Orchid - Dactylorhiza majalis.
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Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense).
Sheep on Netton Farm.
Pyramidal Orchid - Anacamptis pyramidalis.
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Nature Links
Click here to visit the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust website.
Click here to visit the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire ANOB website.
Click here to visit the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire ANOB website.