KNOLL TOP CEMETERY (IZ/ES01) - Management Plan

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Aims and Objectives

 

Ecological

  • Some scrub, bramble and bracken control on the eastern part, encourage sward of bluebell and wavy hair grass glades. Wildflower ride/border along the southern boundary with installation of gravel path and some benches.
  • Control of weeds/wildflowers around graves should avoid use of herbicides - only mowing/trimming should be undertaken.
  • Some temporary wildflower meadow management on areas that are allocated for graves.
  • Management of formally laid out trees and shrubs along the northern edge of site where cherry laurel needs considerable reduction to allow some light into adjacent wood as well as Berberis near the cemetery entrance.

Community and educational

  • Flowers for graves and bulb planting where previous tree planting has taken place.
  • Quiet area in the eastern part, with some benches at various points on a route laid out possibly using existing desire lines and construction of benches.
  • Encourage introduction of green burials on this site (follow Bradfield Parish example).

 

Management Prescription

 

AIM

CODE

METHOD

REASON

Scrub and bracken control

SC1

Scrub to be cut back from formal/informal footpath areas and bracken controlled to encourage more ground cover by bluebells

To maintain free passage and access and enhance diversity and visual amenity.

Tree and shrub management

TSM1

Cut back cherry laurel and other shrubs along northern boundary to manageable height. Manage shrubs by eastern entrance.

Ease of management and to allow more light into adjacent Bocking Wood.

Wildflower meadow creation

WMC1

Use wildflower meadow seed mix (of native provenance).

Enhance biodiversity and visual amenity.

Shrub planting

SP1

Introduce more berry producing shrubs for birds.

Enhance biodiversity.

Flowers for graves

FG1

Wildflower meadow/bulb planting and other areas set aside for flowers to be used.

Encourage biodiversity with benefits to visitors of cemetery.

Control of coarse grasses

CG1

To mow at appropriate time of year.

Encourage less competitive species to thrive.

Nature trail and quiet area

NT1

Involve local people in designing and setting up a trail and area with benches for quiet reflection.

Encourage people to use and appreciate natural aspects of site.

Bench construction

BEC1

Involve local people in design and construction.

Involvement of local community and promote ownership of projects.

Bench maintenance

BEC2

Replace any damage.

To ensure continued use.

Leaf collection

LC1

Collect leaves for composting.

Encourage recycling and use of material for mulch.
 

Management Description

                                                                       

CODE

YEAR
SEASON

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

SC1
a
a
a

 

 
a

 

 
a
a

Winter

TMC1
a

 
a

 
a

 
a

 
a

 

Winter

WMC1
a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring

SP1

 
a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter

FG1

 
a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter

CG1
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a

Summer

NT1
a
a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter

BEC1

 
a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any

BEC2

 

 
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a

Any

LC1

 
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a

Autumn

 

Stocksbridge SRB5 Greenspace Audit undertaken by Jim Flanagan for Sheffield Wildlife Trust - see their Community Action Handbook - full of good ideas for your local site


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