Work is currently underway to label the trees and shrubs within the new arboretum, being developed in the grounds of Rougham Hall. Historically known as the Pleasure Grounds, this area held a special place in the landscape of the Hall, and we are pleased to be restoring its original name as part of its revival and conservation.
Planting Legacy: The arboretum in the grounds of Rougham Hall Read More
The Rougham Estate Trust has recently been engaged in felling Norway Spruce trees across its land. This is the result of the arrival of the Spruce Bark Beetle in our woodlands and other woods in East Anglia and South East England. This beetle has arrived in this country from Asia via mainland Europe and threatens Spruce plantations across the country. The Forestry Commission is taking this outbreak very seriously as it threatens their vast plantations in Northern England as well as in Wales and Scotland.
Felling of Norway Spruce on Rougham Estate Read More
As part of the gradual restoration of the Pleasure Grounds around Rougham Hall, we have just created some pathways through the wildflower meadow.
Creating pathways through the wildflower meadow at Rougham Hall Read More
Rougham Estate trustees spent a useful day exploring the Rougham Estate, guided by estate manager Simon Eddell and wildlife advisor Juliet Hawkins.
Trustees’ Rougham Estate tour Read More
Dragonflies were recorded as part of Rougham Estate’s ongoing Pond Survey of its 37 ancient and very well-connected woodland, grass and arable edge ponds.
Dragonfly Survey on Rougham Estate 2021 Read More
The Suffolk Moth Group volunteers undertook two survey events during 2021 on the Rougham Estate – a September moth trapping survey and an October leaf mining survey. They recorded 116 species in total – and are returning earlier in the year in 2022 to increase the list.
Moth Survey on Rougham Estate 2021 Read More
Over 117 species of woodland fungi have been recorded in Rougham Estate Trust woodland by volunteer surveyor Juliet Hawkins in a few autumn surveys in 2020 and 2021 – this is a fraction of the species that were present.
Woodland Fungi Survey on Rougham Estate 2020-2021 Read More
