Elm Saplings Planted in Halnacker Lane

TWIG members Stuart Martin and Chris Brooker planted 4 disease resistant elm tree saplings on the east side of Halnaker Lane in the vicinity of the existing elm trees, just south of the cross roads of the path from Forty Acres. The tree saplings were donated by the South Downs National Park, and permission to plant them in the hedge was given by the Bereleigh Estate. It is hoped that another 6 elm tree saplings Read more…

Meonside Beaver Project

Please use this QR code to give your thoughts and reaction to the Meonside Beaver Project. For more details follow this link: https://meonmatters.com/event/beaver-briefing/. Or drop in to East Meon Village Hall on 26th April between 11.30am and 5pm to find out more

2024 Toad Patrols Have Finished

Toad patrols started along Coombe Road on 4 February 2024 and finished on 16 March 2024. A total of 813 toads were found (497 males, 194 females and 122 squashed toads) and most were successfully moved across the road and placed near the pond. There was a significantly lower number of newts migrating, compared to last year. 248 which around 100 less than last year, unfortunately 17 of these were found squashed. A possible explanation Read more…

Riverfly Monitoring in East Meon High Street

Members of East Meon Nature Group completed a survey, last Wednesday, looking for river flies in the River Meon in the section in the High Street that was planted up by The Wild Trout Trust. River flies are a good indicator of the health of the river. The Meon was extensively culverted using concrete through the majority of the village in the early 1950’s in an effort to prevent the regular flooding that had been Read more…

Tree Planting on the River Meon

A Successful Morning Planting Trees Beside the River Meon at the Sewage Plant Andrew Hughes organised a willing group of helpers to successfully plant a number of trees and whips along the River Meon adjacent to the Sewage Plant. These will not only help shield the view of the plant, but will provide a good habitat for various creatures. A big thank you to Bereleigh for allowing the use of their land.