Saving Ratty

On Friday the 1st December we held our 22nd AGM at Garboldisham Village Hall. Despite a very chilly night we were joined by 68 people. After the formal AGM and Ellie Beach - LOHP Conservation Manager's Highlights of 2023, we started our talks.

This year it was a joint effort given by Vince Lea and Emily Coleman from Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) on "Saving the water vole: building a mink-free Great Britain".

The talks were really interesting - firstly a national picture by Vince Lea about the mink trapping project, then what was happening in the LOHP area (location of LOHP rafts below). It was fascinating to hear that genetics and DNA testing are being used to find out where the mink come from. It is great to know all our time and effort put into this project isn't being wasted. Hopefully as the project rolls out across the country our Water Voles will be better protected.

A huge thank you to our speakers and to all those who were able to join us. Hopefully see you next year for another inspiring talk.

Fancy a dip?

Exploring may not be all it's cracked up to be....

Fox captured on one of our trail cameras at the end of May 2023, going for an early evening dip!

Big Help Out - Help us Create a Wildlife Pond

Join LOHP on Monday 8th May 10.00am to 12pm for a Practical Conservation Taster Session. Prepare to get mucky helping us to create a new wildlife pond. No experience necessary, wear old clothes, wellies, and bring gloves (if you have some). Refreshments provided. (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult).

Meeting opposite Thelnetham Windmill, Mill Road, Thelnetham, Suffolk (IP22 1JS) (What3Words: proved.racked.treble)

Please let us know if you are going to come along so we can make sure we have enough tools and refreshments: enquiries@lohp.org.uk 07919 912045