Working Party Update 26th July 2025

 Today’s session concentrated on the pond, fencing and edges!

Alder trees growing from the dam wall were identified as needing attention. Whilst Alder is a much loved native species and excellent to have in the wood, these younger saplings can damage the dam wall and pond edges and so needed to be felled. 

Below you can see some before and after pictures of the work.

Work commenced with a loosening of the ties on John Plant's memorial tree, which had put on a bit of weight and girth. 

We also cut grooves in a couple of the sleepers embedded in the ride to the church side of the ‘Rhodi Tunnel', as this can become quite slippery in wet weather (see photo to the left).

A few of the fencing rails needed to be repaired and once again Bob came to the rescue, using chestnut cut near to the Back Lane entrance. He spilt three rails to replace those damaged or missing (see photo below).

Two posts will require replacement and it is hoped that these can be made from suitable timber from the woods giving a circle of wood growth and sensitive use from our own supplies.

It was nice to be in a well used part of the woods for a change, with many people passing and commenting on the work and taking an interest in the activities.

Further work on the pond edges will need to be undertaken, but once again its looking so much tidier, and nobody fell in!

Interested in getting involved?

We always love new members to join the working parties. It's a great way to meet new people, spend time in the great outdoors and get a bit of exercise too. You can also walk away with a warm feeling of fulfillment having given back to your local woodland. 

Keep an eye on our facebook page for details of when the next dates are. You can come for an hour or the whole day, any time is appreciated as the wood is run solely by volunteers. No experience necessary.