New Community Orchard
In March of this year the Datchet Parish Council were successful in bidding for RBWM funds to create a small wild meadow and community fruit tree orchard on the Sabatini land (the triangle of mowed grass between Horton Road and the recreation ground ditch near the Village hall). 
This application was made with Wild About Datchet and is part of the Parish Councils commitment to plant trees and create more biodiverse spaces for the community. This exciting project will create a beautiful long lasting community space for all to enjoy and improve the wildlife habitat in the area.
The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed that there is now a patterned area of unmowed grass on this land. This is deliberate and marks the boundary of the orchard and managed wild meadow and is very much phase 1 of the project. (See pic)
Phase 2 will be the planting of the initial larger trees and wildflower plugs in the late autumn of 2024 and then the final tree/shrub planting in spring 2025. The planning and planting has been done with an independent expert and following the guidelines stipulated by the RBWM.
We will post regular updates on the progress of the Orchard and if you would like to volunteer and get involved in the next stages of planting and the long-term maintenance of this project then please contact the Parish Council Office.