The Triangle Planting Project
The Triangle, is an area of land adjacent to the skatepark on Tythrop Way. It was an area identified through the Thame Green Living Plan, as one that could provide more opportunity for increasing biodiversity, as well as providing a better connection to nature for Thame residents.
Opening up the Meadow
In 2022 Thame Green Living lobbied Thame Town Council to open up the gates to the meadow from the Skate Park. This allowed a safe pedestrian route, crossing by traffic lights from the Queen Elizabeth Recreation Area to Moorend Lane, Ham Wood and the many footpaths beyond.
Hedge Fund! – Carmichael UK sponsor a ‘collaborative’ new hedge for Thame
In 2023, a project to plant a new hedge on the site was delivered on the site. The project was a real collaboration and would not have been possible without the following support:
Thame Green Living: Charles Boundy saw and progressed the opportunity and made the plans, Colin Bloxham added expertise and planting muscle, and John Scott provided the link to Carmichael UK who went on to support the work.
Thame Town Council: Asset Manager Andrea Oughton provided the opportunity, supported by colleagues and councillors. The TTC maintenance team prepared the ground
Carmichael UK: specialist civil engineering recruiters based in Thame who provided the funds and an enthusiastic planting party, led by directors Rod and Collette Carmichel, and
Thame Trees/ 21st Century Thame: led by Sue Martin-Downhill who coordinated the purchase of hedge whips, protectors and mulch (thanks to JB Services), and led the planting party, brilliantly supported by Peter Griffiths and Gaye Lynch
John Morris: local Tree expert who provided expert advice on species, distribution, care
Helpful Hirings: for the invaluable loan of a turf stripper.
Further planting and landscaping in this area
There are plans to now explore additional planting in this area, along with planning for maintenance and thickening of the hedges that were previously planted. Get involved by connecting with Thame Trees.
