Cambridge University Celebrates with trees
Lockhart Garratt have been helping Cambridge University to celebrate its 800th anniversary
A new 10 hectare native woodland has been planted on the outskirts of the city at the village of Madingley to celebrate 800 years of Cambridge University. Locally native species such as oak, ash and hazel make up the majority of the composition, but there are a total of 36 different species together with an area of ground between the ld and the new wood which has been fenced off to protect natural regeneration. Known as the '800 wood' the woodland design forms a large figure-of-eight which can be seen clearly from the air. The design also incorporates a vista to enhance the view towards Ely cathedral. Lockhart Garratt has been involved from the start of the project, with Liz Sharkey undertaking the design and contract management aspects under the watchful eye of Justin Mumford, and local contracting outfit Greenfields Countryside Limited undertaking the planting and ongoing maintenance. Justin Mumford of Lockhart Garratt Ltd has said 'This has been a fascinating and diverse project and it is very encouraging to see it fulfill multiple objectives, from public access right the way through to high quality timber production.' The woodland was officially opened to the public by the Chancellor of Cambridge University on the 20th April 2002. The event was attended by several members of Lockhart Garratt staff, who gave guided tours of the new woodland to the public and press.
Picture: (R-L) Justin Mumford, Liz Sharkey and Rachel Buckingham-Howard (Rural Surveyor - Cambridge University Estate Management) meeting with the Chancellor of Cambridge University.
Date: 2009-01-08
