I can't believe it is nearly 2 years since we worked on our Elford Heath restoration site where we are returning a failed conifer crop site to scarce lowland heathland.
It is progressing well, but some Birch and Pine are popping back up and there is a corner of the site that we still need to clear.
It looks like it will still be a little windy, so we won't be having a fire, which will also give us an opportunity to prep a fire site and cut some material ready for February.
As always, refreshments, tools, gloves and training provided. Please dress for the weather, uneven ground and spikey vegetation.
Everyone welcome (under 16's accompanied please.
The work site is a little walk along the Castleman trailway with parking available at the Uddens Drive end or from the police station.
Uddens Drive Carpark location ///options.vitamins.converter (Blue dot on map below)
Ferndown Forest Golf Club Carpark location ///riches.grow.maker (Blue dot on map below)
The worksite is next to the solar farm at Bedborough. ///grounding.abundance.protester (Red dot on map below)
From either end, follow the Castleman Trailway and you won't miss us. (orange dots on map)
Sausage sandwiches (plant based and meat) at lunchtime.
It is handy, though not essential to know who is coming in advance, particularly for those who would like a meat or plant based sausage sandwich at lunch time. It you can, please reply to this email / post.
More dates for your diaries -
January
Wednesday 29th - Cannon Hill North - Completing the work to clear the bridleway and footpath that was started on the November weekday session.
February
Saturday 8th Elford Heath, Uddens Plantation - Cutting and burning Birch, Pine & Rhododendron on the heath - Continuation of work started 26/01
Sunday 23rd Whitesheet Hill - Cutting and burning Birch, Pine & Rhododendron on the heath - Continuation of work started 11/01
Wednesday 26th TBC
March
Saturday 8th TBC
Sunday 23rd TBC
Wednesday 26th TBC
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Andy