Ben and I have been investigating the world of Silvopasture. That being the practice of integrating trees into the landscape in a mutually beneficial way; supporting explicitly both wildlife and the livestock. Tree planting at Fordhall is not a new…
The next chapter in our volunteer stories series is Chris’ story! This was originally published in the Winter 2021 edition of the Grazer. We love talking to our wonderful volunteers to find out what their story is, what initially drew them…
It’s easy to think that, as the year reaches its last quarter, nature starts to wind down, too. The leaves abandon the trees, migratory birds seek out warmer climates and little mammals get ready to hibernate. And while this may…
Georgina’s volunteer story is next in our series, as published in the Winter 2011 edition of the Grazer! Times whizzes by on a Tuesday as the motley crew of volunteers turn their hands to all sorts of jobs around the…
Hi, I am Kate. Not only am I the Membership Support Officer at Fordhall Community Land Initiative, looking after all our lovely members, but I am also a Registered Nutritional Therapist. I love working at Fordhall because their ethos absolutely…
Next in our volunteer stories series is Janet! Featured in the Winter 2018 edition of the Grazer: Since the community garden project began in 2010, I have had the privilege of working alongside Janet who first came to Fordhall when…
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? Great! Our favourite four legged farm friend, Poppy, shares her top tips for enjoying your most environmentally friendly Christmas yet! Let’s get started – woof! Let’s start with trees, as you folks seem…