September volunteer day

We had a fantastic volunteer day yesterday – a massive thank you to everyone that came along, we made quite an impact!

The day focused around a beautiful veteran sweet chestnut tree, tucked away in a secluded part of the site. Over the years rhododendron had grown up around the tree, blocking light to the lower half, exactly where it wants to concentrate its energy at this stage of growth.

Brambles and bracken were cleared, and teams of volunteers swung mattocks, digging out the rhododendron roots. When we finished the area had been quite transformed, hopefully helping the old chestnut grow for many more years.