Scrub bashing


Event Details

This event finished on 12 March 2025


Clearance work on Megan Green

Scrub clearance in two coupes opposite Elm Gardens gate; taking out bramble & coppice/thin out hazel/trees. Some larger trees may need to be taken out.

JohnA bringing break-time food supplements on 5th March. Steve and Paul (or Dennis?) bringing treats on 12th.

TOOLS: Bowsaws, loppers, all power cutting tools, pitchforks & a couple of chainsaws required.

PPE; Hard hats, eye protection & gloves for all please. Ear defenders for people working with the chainsaw guys. We have individual and collective responsibility to ensure compliance. 

Denis; please bring the Men at Work signs.

Paul making his directorial debut. Best behavior all, please.

Photos below from Geoff and Paul in approximately chronological order.

Setting out to attack the thick bramble edge.

Start of day Panorama.

Some work done.

Piles of hazel brash.

View through the cleared trees.

Finishing the day with a good looking at it.

End of day Panorama.

Week 2 photos

… And after clearance. You can see where we’ve been.

Tirfor winch comes out to help with an awkward tree.

More work in progress.

Happy guys pose for the parish newsletter.