Earthworm counts are a good indicator of overall soil structure and health, and reflect the living
conditions for many of the smaller organisms, like enchytraid worms, mites and nematodes.
Surveys were carried out in early May and mid-June 2021 by members of the Three Hagges
Woodmeadow volunteer team, Ros Forbes Adam, Dan Carne and Dave Raffaelli. Four areas were
sampled in May: MG4 meadow, MG5 meadow, MG5 copse and Nick’s field adjacent to the Old
York Road which had wheat in at the time. Only the MG4 meadow was sampled in June.
For more information about our findings at Three Hagges Woodmeadow please read our full Earthworm Survey Report below.