Dorset Flora Group: Land near Cerne Giant – Baseline Survey

Saturday 23rd May

Baseline survey of arable and SSSI fields recently purchased by National Trust SSSI superb piece of lowland chalk grassland supporting many butterflies including the rare Duke of Burgundy, Marsh Fritillary and Adonis Blue. Also, Hazel Gloves has been recorded (a temperate rainforest fungi).

When: 10am – 3pm (People are welcome to leave whenever they would like to).

Leader: Adam Woolcott.

Meeting point: Cerne Abbas Village Hall Car Park, Kettle Bridge Lane, DT2 7GY Grid ref.: ST 66372 01431, What 3 words – ///dislikes.supported.upwardly

Booking essential via: adam.woolcott@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Some of the terrain is steep and slippery after rain, so suitable footwear and walking poles would be recommended.