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Updated 01/02/2012

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Sunday - 29th January - Work Morning

Coppicing in progress




More than a dozen volunteers met up, on a fresh but dry Sunday morning to learn about and try coppicing the hazel clumps at the north end of Ridge Wood.





After Coppicing




These low cut stumps, or stools, will regenerate in the spring and by opening up the woodland canopy it will also allow the area to be recolonized by ground flora and improve the biodiversity.






In addition, the cut trunks and branches are put to good use as dead-hedging material providing ideal nesting habitat for wrens etc. See below.
Coppiced Material - Hedging


More photos on the Events - Archive page.


Meeting

Wednesday - 22nd February - Informal Meeting

Venue: Yate Fire Station, Community Room - 7:30 pm
Note: A slightly later start time than previous meetings.
Parking available in shopping car park
All members welcome.




Litter Clearing
April 1st - Litter Clearing




Wild Flower Walk
April 29th - Wild Flower Walk




Also we are planning another Astronomical Evening and a Fungus Foray



If/When we get a snowfall, why not send your snowy woodland pics in, for the Monthly Picture page.



Remember to check back regularly for further updates

Have a look back at some of our previous events, here.

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Forest Schools

feiTeachers! These outdoor classrooms make the most of the fantastic open spaces, woodland and meadow sites in the Ridge Wood area. Forest School is an inspirational process that offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities to achieve, develop confidence and self-esteem. Find out about Forest Schools, and training opportunities in South Gloucestershire: 01454 863595 or email: naturalenvironment@southglos.gov.uk

A free summary leaflet and a booklet that looks at the history and future of the Wood in more detail has been produced. A CD containing a wealth of resources has also been produced for schools in the South Gloucestershire area. Please contact us for more information.


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