Dear resident,
We are writing to let you know that we hope to undertake a wildflower and poppy meadow near to your home at Shawside/Milnrow Road.
The attached plan shows which area we are thinking of. Shawside Nursing Home site
We will need to go through the following stages to establish the meadows:
- Treat existing vegetation with herbicide
- Shallow cultivate site with a rotovator and roll to consolidate ground to keep in moisture
- Harrow or treat weed regrowth
- Power harrow to create fine surface tilth
- Final spray if required
- Surface sow the seed and roll
The meadows will take two years to establish and will be maintained appropriately. If after the two year period, residents are unhappy with the meadow, we will reinstate it as utility grass.
If you would like any further information about the process we will go through or the type of wildflower planting proposed, please do not hesitate to contact: Liz Fryman, District Coordinator, 0161 770 5161, elizabeth.fryman@oldham.gov.uk
We would like to seek the views of local residents before going ahead with the scheme, so please would you complete and return the attached form within seven days of receiving this letter.