June 2026
We returned to Simon’s Wood this month to continue the next phase of the Beach Project at Heath Pool. This stage involved filling the ground levels and backfilling with logs, soil, and gravel gathered from nearby. It was heavy work, so the volunteers were grateful to be joined by a team from Salesforce whose extra hands made a big difference.
There is still a lot more to be done which we hope to do in the next few months.
May 2026
Over on the Ridges we were busy making a Hibernaculum - a protective shelter for animals & insects. The area deemed most suitable was a south facing slope to be beneficial for adders and amphibians. When finished, it was important that it blended in with the local landscape. Materials used in the construction included pipes, pallets, hessian and other surplus fencing materials from previous projects. The base layer was a loose framework of logs, brick, rubble and stones with internal gaps and cavities for wildlife to inhabit.
March 2026
We were in Simon's Wood this month working with the Rangers to fell overhanging trees from main pathways. Volunteers also assisted with the coppicing of Sweet Chestnut trees and installing fencing to help keep deer away from eating any new shoots.
