Woodland Conservation

14th February 2025

Jack Wood

Another excellent turn-out of 20 volunteers for Friday’s session, clocking up another 58 hours clearing invasive species from the slope above Lower Path in Jack Wood. The native saplings are now bathed in light and will be able to grow in a more upright manner rather than bending to reach the light.

Hopefully, the extra warmth and light will help some dormant wild flower seeds and seeds from our native trees to germinate.

If you would like to join us, contact: Christine: oxleas.volunteers@gmail.com.

And, of course, a sit-down and chat in the winter sun, half-way through.

A substantial hedge at the junction of Lower Path and one that rises to Middle Path will halt further erosion of the woodland and point people back towards the main route uphill.

All hands to the deck to ensure we don’t leave any waste on the woodland floor or the paths.

Working with others is important in planning the position of the posts and great for getting to know other volunteers too.

Placing the posts about one metre apart as we have a huge amount of brash to fit in between to form our hedge.

Learning how to use our new tree-puller to remove the holly roots.

Two people are using the ‘tree-hat’ to bash in the posts.

Making posts from the holly trunks.