The first of 4 weeks work here. We will be split into 2 or 3 teams with different tasks. Staple on an additional layer of stock fence around the 3 farrowing houses. Over 100m. The “irritation” here is that it will need to be cut into multiple short sections. There may be inquisitive piglets in […]
Having constructed an approach path to the pond edge the work here continues with the construction of a landing stage on SE corner of pond. Approximately 2.5 to 3 metres square decking. This will extend out to a point where the water is at least 150mm deep. Details not yet specified. Waders will be needed […]
Having constructed an approach path to the pond edge the work here continues with the construction of a landing stage on SE corner of pond. Approximately 2.5 to 3 metres square decking. This will extend out to a point where the water is at least 150mm deep. Details not yet specified. Waders will be needed […]
Having constructed an approach path to the pond edge the work here continues with the construction of a landing stage on SE corner of pond. Approximately 2.5 to 3 metres square decking. This will extend out to a point where the water is at least 150mm deep. Details not yet specified. Waders will be needed […]
Derek is task leader today instead of Iain who met with Paul Budd 28/4 and was joined by Lou, the site gardener. It’s familiar work using loppers to cut back the growth on the big slope but stacking brash, no bonfire! Also some chainsaw & pole cutter work to clear low but big shrub branches […]
A week in River Hamble Country Park just down from the Pylands Ranger Depot. The work is Holly and Hazel coppicing with the full range of manual and mechanised cutting tools. DaveH will lead the task with further details after he has been briefed by Joe. Please park in the second small carpark on the […]
A week for Martin doing multiple small tasks with Dennis in the lead role. Remove an old bench and install a new one made by Dennis. (lovely) Replace a broken field gate. install a low barrier in an attempt to keep naughty motorbikers out. cut back new growth along various pathways Obvious scope to split […]
Exactly 3 years ago we spent a day clearing out sickly Ash trees from a wooded belt south of the normal carpark. We’re here again to do more of the same. Julia to point out the trees. Barry to keep everyone safe. All grades of saw required for the day please. And full PPE. […]
A day in the woods with all grades of cutting and trimming tools, cutting back all of the intrusive summer scrub growth along various paths, as directed by Martin. JohnR to brief the task and call break times. Meet outside the gate at about 09:30 then drive in convoy to the nominated parking location.
First coppicing cut of Hazel in Jubilee Wood, RHCP. We worked here in February 2024. Task leader Nick who has written the following comprehensive work description. Location – off Tanhouse Lane. Those of you who have been before will remember that Tanhouse Lane peters out into what appears to be a minor crossroads: please take […]