October volunteer day

What a lovely day to be in the woods! We had a wonderful volunteer day yesterday – a massive thank you to everyone that came along.

We focused around the champion Caucasian Wingnut and the sea of suckers it produces! We manage this plant’s enthusiasm by clearing around the perimeter, leaving everything under the canopy to show how it naturally grows. The flexible stems were then used to create a beautiful hurdle. Nearby a dedicated team did an amazing job digging out bamboo roots for a new planting, planned for next month.

A small team of volunteers also donned welly boots and cleared a large section of the stream, hacking away brambles and moving fallen branches. It was a pleasure to see so many people in the woods and enjoy a sunny autumn day together.