We will be meeting at 10.00 a.m. at the entrance in Woodland Way and the first task for the day will be to finish scything and clearing vegetation from around the whips and stools in the second coppiced area.
The bench located mid-way along the top path fence line which has rotted also still needs to be replaced.
Depending on how long it takes to do the above, it may also be possible using old Ash logs with bark still on to start creating Beetle Pyramids in the recently coppiced areas and where the decayed Cherry was felled along the top path.
The possibility of constructing a covered area along the top path near the power point will probably need to be delayed until the Autumn when the bird nesting season is over as it will involve felling an Ash tree suffering from Ash Dieback and overhanging a garden fence as well as a Cherry tree.
FoF will be providing all the necessary tools for the above tasks but please would you bring your own gloves and tools (shears and loppers) if you have them. Please would you also bring your own wipes and hand gel as well as your own refreshments. Please also remember to wear long trousers/jeans to avoid getting bitten by ticks but FoF’s First Aid kit does contain tick removers if needed.
Please would you let Roger Crabb know if you'll be able to make the work day (rjcrabb@talktalk.net) – many thanks.