Who we are

A group of people who care deeply about the natural world and the challenges it faces.  Connecting with other villagers we aim to enhance biodiversity and link habitats in the Forncetts.  We also connect and collaborate with other similar groups and organisations beyond our village boundaries.

Our vision is to:

• Encourage people to manage their gardens with wildlife diversity in mind.
• Map Forncett's wildlife friendly spaces, aiming to link these vital habitats through networks of 'stepping stones' and 'wildlife corridors'.
• Hold events to share knowledge and ideas with interested people, young and old.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) have provided help and encouragement and remain strong supporters, sharing theiir expert advice. We also have some very knowledgeable people in the village and benefit from their expertise.

 We aim to put nature lovers, wildlife-friendly gardeners / farmers in touch with one another, to form a collaborative network which we hope will be reflected in improved connectivity creating ‘green corridors’ of wildlife habitats wherever possible. There are already many villagers who garden with wildlife in mind; whatever the size of garden anyone can do their bit to protect our natural heritage; if you’re not sure how to make a start you’ll get plenty of support. By adding together our individual contributions we can make big changes!

 

Meet the Current Steering Group

   

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Hosea: I live in Forncett St Mary. I like gardening with patches left to grow wild. Hawk moths come to feed on the bindweed flowers and peacock butterflies lay their eggs on the nettles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jo Marsden: I moved to Hapton in 2020, where I’m trying to establish a variety of garden habitats to encourage wildlife, starting with ponds, dead hedges and wilder areas.  I’m now focusing on planting native species wherever possible. Joining Forncett Nature Matters has put me in touch with people who have the same goals and interests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ally Rae: After living in Forncett End since 2006, I moved to Ashwellthorpe in 2016. My partner and I created a wildlife-friendly plot on the Forncett boundary about 14 years ago and look foward to linking it to other habitats.  I want other creatures and plants to share the space we humans use and knowing that together we can make a difference is inspiring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carol Sharp: I have lived in Forncett End for 26 years and have created woodland and wildflower meadows as well as a large pond. I hope to share my experience, inspire and learn more from others in the community to create resilient ecosystems our villages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Christina Wakeford: I’ve been interested in the natural world since childhood and I now love to garden with wildlife in mind, trying to do my bit for biodiversity. Living in Forncett since 1982, I’ve planted trees and hedges, a wildflower meadow and made habitats of ‘dead hedges’ and a small pond. I’m looking forward to meeting like minded people through FNM.