The Moors area has many springs and is one of the sources of the river Hamble. It is located to the north of the Wickham road out of Bishops Waltham, as illustrated. It comes under management of HCS Central Depot at Crab Wood, Winchester. See what Natural England have to say about managing this SSSI […]

Two weeks woodland clearance in River Hamble Country Park (aka Manor Farm CP). Coppice most growth at knee height leaving standards between the bridle way and road where Toplands field overlaps with Barnfield carpark.  Geoff to lead the task which will be dominated by chainsaws, bow saws and a bonfire.   Note that construction work […]

Week 2 of clearance in River Hamble Country Park (aka Manor Farm CP).  Clearing another 100m of hedge line prior to laying on our next visit in 2019. Geoff to lead the task which will be dominated by  bow saws and a bonfire. Small amount of chain-sawing. All thinned growth suitable for stakes to be […]

Two weeks of woodland clearance and bramble bashing as we’ve done on previous visits. Barry to coordinate our efforts. Clearance of undergrowth regrowth in an area opposite the Elm Road gate that we cleared 3 years ago. Most growth will be below the calibre requiring chainsaws but one should be taken, in case.

First Aid training for a list of named people – you know who you are. Venue: Newbury Room, Warsash Victory Hall Address: 27 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton Postal Code: SO31 9HW Directions: =>  on Warsash Road heading East approx 300 metres from village centre just after Silver Fern pub on left hand side. <=  on […]

Two weeks of woodland clearance and bramble bashing as we’ve done on previous visits. Barry to coordinate our efforts. Clearance of undergrowth regrowth in an area opposite the Elm Road gate that we cleared 3 years ago. Most growth will be below the calibre requiring chainsaws but one should be taken, in case.

Three weeks of work in and around the pond. To include clearing scrub from the island and enhancing the margin with fagots.  Bring wellies and stout rubber gloves if you have them. Details to be explained on the day under Rod’s guidance. Week 1: scrub clearing and a little felling around the pond and island. […]

Annual review of tool trailor contents at the Ranger depot on Pylands Lane. 5 volunteers already lined up to count, catalogue and clean our tools.

Three weeks of work in and around the pond. To include clearing scrub from the island and enhancing the margin with fagots.  Bring wellies and stout rubber gloves if you have them. Details to be explained on the day under Rod’s guidance. Week 1: scrub clearing and a little felling around the pond and island. […]

Three weeks of work in and around the pond. To include clearing scrub from the island and enhancing the margin with fagots.  Bring wellies and stout rubber gloves if you have them. Details to be explained on the day under Rod’s guidance. Week 1: scrub clearing and a little felling around the pond and island. […]