Events at: Tanhouse Lane, Hedge End

Meet in Tanhouse Lane which is on the southeastern boundary of Hedge End. From Kings Copse Avenue it’s about quarter of a mile up the potholed Tanhouse Lane (past the postcode SO30 2SZ) with the site entrance on the left opposite Hilltop Cottage.

Park in the field or on the road without blocking it.

(Google Satellite view shows the field a few years ago
and Streetview image is before the wood was planted)

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Two days of tree cutting work for River Hamble Country Park. This is to start the rotation of coppicing of the Jubilee Wood which was planted 10 years ago.  Principle task is to coppice hazel and willow to a low stool. Use small cuttings to reduce browsing of the stool by deer. Other brash to […]

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 […]

Coppicing in Jubilee Wood, along Tanhouse Lane on the edge of Hedge End. For enthusiastic volunteers to work off some of the Xmas excesses. Bring your best cutting tools, turkey sandwiches and spare mince pies. (Proof reading by MrL who hates to be misinformed.)