For many of the group this was their first time at the site, where previously we worked to create pathways and a class room area. Today though we were tree planting which is part of the management strategy of the woodland to improve it as a habitat. Formerly the woodland was grazed by cattle and as such there is little understorey vegetation, but canopy Beech trees which are reaching maturity and beginning to fail. We planted a mixture of Oak, Hazel and Birch particularly on the valley sides of the stream. These will restore the area to native woodland and provide an excellent habitat. The trees were guarded against Deer which graze the site to protect them as they establish. We also had time to replace some of the fencing and start to chop the fallen Beech trees.
Today we worked with 7 volunteers.
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