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Tree Laying in Shepherdleas Wood Tuesday, 24th February 2026 What a beautiful day, Tuesday turned out to be. The temperatures were higher, the sun was shining and there was a definite feel of spring in the air - with trees budding, birds chirping and wildflowers emerging. We had seven volunteers, two of whom were new to the session - and very much welcome, of course. Introductions were made, instructions given on activities and a demonstrations of techniques was provided f

On Sunday 22nd February, nine volunteers worked carefully in Jackwood House Garden, repairing a hazel fence, managing water butts, clearing leaves without compacting wet soil, and cutting back brambles and ivy. Early spring flowers are now emerging across the garden.

Jack Wood Friday, 20th February 2026 What an occasion! Today, we welcomed ou r 100th unique Friday Woodland Conservation Volunteer since we began recording data in 2022. Additionally, there were a further three new volunteers - all very welcome additions to our dedicated volunteering team! They blended well into our core group and helped contribute yet another 50 hours to protecting and restoring Jack Wood. Introductions were made; Health and Safety talk was provided; the

Oxleas Wood - Drains and Ditches Saturday, 14th February, 2026 What a beautiful, bright, sunny day Saturday 14th February (Valentine's Day) turned out to be, exactly what Laurie must have wished for when he planned the ditch, drain and pond clearance activities to show our love for the woodlands! Following the recent downpours, ditches were full to the brim, drains were blocked beneath sleeper bridges, and Oxleas Pond was once again full of broken branches.  A group of seven

Another rewarding day with volunteers from Barclays!

FOWs response to the Royal Borough of Greenwich's draft Local Plan consultation.

Eltham Common & Wood Saturday, 7th February,2026 This month, we returned to what is, perhaps, our biggest litter hotspot - Eltham Common and its woods, descending from Severndroog Castle Car Park. An amazing 25 people attended the session, despite the drizzly, grey weather, demonstrating their dedication to protecting the woodlands.  As we approached our meeting place, the clouds began to part and the skies brightened a little - a good sign for our session. The large group e

Jack Wood Friday 6 February 2026   Another 57 hours of Habitat Restoration Completed!   Twenty-one stoic volunteers , including two new recruits, turned up for this session in the apparently relentless drizzle…but it was not in vain!  By our 10 am start, the rain had stopped, the sun came out, and it was dry for the full 3 hours!  That’s another 57 hours of habitat restoration completed. Topping up the dead hedges protects the area and is good habitat too Protected Area Along

Back in the coupe for a second week this year and making good progress.

We're back at work in the coppice, carrying on where we left off.

Tuesday, 20th January Shepherdleas Wood   It was perfect weather for our first session of 2026 in Shepherdleas Wood - dry, sunny, with mild temperatures for January. Our ten eager volunteers included one new addition, who was warmly welcomed to this small, friendly group. Again, we focused on restoring and improving the woodland floor adjacent to the Red Path, and our volunteers beavered away to improve light and provide space for dormant bluebells and wood anemone to sprea

On Saturday 17 January, ten volunteers continued winter tidying in Jackwood House Garden — sorting compost, creating a wildlife pile, clearing brambles, cutting back laurel and beginning to remove Virginia creeper from the terrace walls.

Friday, 16th January 2026 Jack Wood We cancelled the rain, booked the sun and… hey presto, we were rewarded!  What lovely weather we had for our first Friday, Woodland Conservation Group session of 2026 and what a difference it made to our activities! A group of 20 volunteers joined us, including two new volunteers, and we split into three separate groups to continue our path-side activities. Sunshine and Smiles! Hazel Post & Binder Fence   The first group made excellent use

Oxleas Wood 10th January 2026 A Brilliant Start to 2026: Our First Woodland Conservation Session Willing volunteers, a packed woodland, and a brilliant start to our first Woodland Conservation Session of 2026 (Shooter’s Hill Woodlands Working Party). Maybe it was the result of New Year resolutions to get out into nature, get fitter, or give something back to the community. Whatever the reason, we were delighted to welcome everyone! A total of 30 people attended, including eig

The weather on Friday meant we had to consider how to ensure the volunteer session remained safe and enjoyable.

3rd January 2026 Woodland Edges along The Ways After all the festive fun, what a pleasure it was to get back to the woodlands helping make a difference.  The day was dry, with temperatures just a little below zero, but with the sun shining brightly, it was the perfect day for pottering about on the woodland edges collecting litter.    Although this is a busy location to conduct our pick, what a pleasure it was to set off from beside Oxleas Pond.  It looked absolutely stunning

Report from the General Members' Meeting on 10th December 2025.

Read about the birds spotted on our successful bird walk on Sunday 20th December.

Jack Wood 19th December 2025   What a fantastic day, Friday turned out to be, especially contrasting it with the appalling rain and wind we experienced the previous day.  Just as fantastic was the size of the group which gathered (17), particularly as we are so close to the Christmas festivities.  What a wonderful group of people we have in our community, willing to give up their time so freely to make a difference to these beautiful woodlands.   The focus for one group was t