Comments on: Making a nature trail

By: Victoria Nickson

Victoria Nickson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:02:11 +0000

I have just start a new job and i have been asked to develop a nature trail. I was just wondering if you had any tips or information on how to make a trail both environmentally and children friendly? This trail will be on the boundaries of a countryside caravan park.

By: Deb Millar

Deb Millar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:06:00 +0000

We are buying a small wood with loads of wildlife, for conservation & educational purposes & are similarly trying to find the best paths to provide interest but not disturb the inhabitants. There are already lots of paths made by badgers. I have been laying sticks in front of setts & burrows to try & work out which ones are occupied. This works well. l can now make sure the paths don’t go too close but near enough to see. If anyone else has bought woodland for Forest School activities, I would value tips & advice.For example I’m wondering if I will have to get planning for change of use etc.

By: Margaret Hanton

Margaret Hanton — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:27:45 +0000

Hi, Tracy!

That would be a very good idea, but sod’s law, the prettiest and most interesting plants always seem to be growing in the middle of the path. So the visitors just have to take care. I forgot to mention, we never ask them to pick and bring back anything that matters. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Tracy Pepler

Tracy Pepler — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:53:28 +0000

HI Margaret

We are in the process of buying a wood, and one of the things we are thinking about is walking through it. You have a lovely idea there for guests. Do you also try to keep to footpaths/ certain routes to avoid tramping all over little things that are trying to grow?

Thanks!
Tracy