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Huw

wrote:
Hello all.

I have recently acquired a small plot of a few hectares of coastal
(cliff top) land, and should like to maximize it's benefit to
wildlife, in a relatively unmanaged environment.

Countryside surrounding, with non intensive farming locally.

Any hints, tips or ideas via email please.

Mark/Geoff/Pete or whatever you call yourself today, try minimal management.
Mostly try not to ****-off your neighbours by changing your name, being
unsociable or being caught on a lie. Respect yourself while being politic
and your neighbours will respect you. Being an arse in your own environment
only has so much positive personal value. It probably backfires badly in the
medium and long term.
Respect local traditions and values and do not impose yours on locals.
Realise that the culture and even the language is probably very different
from your own. If you have young school aged children, do realise that they
will be taught exclusively through the medium of the Welsh language until [I
think] eight years old and you may not have a choice in this over most of
the area bar the very South of Pembrokeshire which is unfortunately very
anglicised. Remember, if you are an incomer, that you are in fact in a
foreign country and try to integrate socially as best you can so as to get
the best out of your stay.

Huw