No WCV activity this week.

Bernie will lead us off into the new year at Priors Hill Copse where we’re asked to clear weedy holly (as I think was done about 3 years ago). The potential need for petrol-power will be checked – Not needed – Handrolic action only. In a break from the norm, a subgroup will meet at […]

Further work on the hedge line that we started clearing in November. Many 10 year old liggers to be removed before laying the hedge anew from the young coppice regrowth close to the ground. Stakes and binders to be salvaged from cleared wood to see if we can bind the hedge from its own thinnings. […]

Further work on the hedge line that we started clearing in November. Many 10 year old liggers to be removed before laying the hedge anew from the young coppice regrowth close to the ground. Stakes and binders to be salvaged from cleared wood to see if we can bind the hedge from its own thinnings. […]

Week 1 will be clear-through coppicing of section 3 along the access road. The job is already started by rangers and their MCV helpers. Continue up to the concealed pond. Adey to lead the task. An old unpleasant pheasant pen would be better if no longer present.  All available chainsaws on site please. Felled material […]

Week 1 will be clear-through coppicing of section 3 along the access road. The job is already started by rangers and their MCV helpers. Continue up to the concealed pond. Adey to lead the task. An old unpleasant pheasant pen would be better if no longer present.  All available chainsaws on site please. Felled material […]

Two weeks of repairing and replacing barbed wire fencing for this National Trust property in the Itchen Field where we were last summer. Task leader Rod probably. See image below for 3 suggested parking locations – not at the main house. If approaching Cheriton from the west, please park either * in Layby A on […]

Two weeks of repairing and replacing barbed wire fencing for this National Trust property in the Itchen Field where we were last summer. Task leader Rod probably. See image below for 3 suggested parking locations – not at the main house. If approaching Cheriton from the west, please park either * in Layby A on […]