Conservation of wild beauty - both within and beyond the boundaries of the Park

These three images of the Park and the adjoining meadow were taken this morning. They give an overview of the abundance of wild flowers that surround us at this time of year - particularly daisies, buttercups and clover. The image above shows a gaggle of geese with a view looking up towards the entrance to Seaview Wildlife.

The first of the images below shows a glimpse of the Lake at the bottom of the meadow that adjoins the Park - the water from this lake is intermittently pumped through to our 'Lower Lake' and continuously re-cycled and circulated around Park - cascading over beautiful waterfalls, down rocky waterways on its way. Being surrounded by water features, flowing rivulets, open stretches of lush grass and masses of wild flowers is a joy for Park visitors and livestock alike.

Next week we're meeting with representatives from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) who are coming over from the mainland to meet with us. We'll be looking at opportunities for Seaview Wildlife Encounter and the HIWWT to work together on environmental and conservational issues beyond the boundaries of the Park. One of the topics on the agenda will be the wild flower meadow next door to the Park.

David Field, director of ZSL (London Zoo) said, during his recent visit to Seaview Wildlife, that the adjoining meadow area is a wonderful opportunity and obvious choice for partnering other organisations such as HIWWT in developing wildlife and environmental projects. The meadow (shown above) is owned by the Park and it is hoped that we may be able to offer this space for flora or fauna studies. Perhaps it could be used to promote environmental and sustainable awareness - encouraging other land-owners and farmers to leave some of their land fallow and uncultivated - thereby helping to restore and re-grow our natural environment- and the abundance of wildlife within it.