February 2012
With
January ending on a cold note, Spring seems far away. Large numbers of Knot,
and Black-Tailed Godwits are on the mudflats, supported by fewer Shelduck
and Pintail. On land, squirrels are plentiful, and hazel is budding well.
Wild Arum leaves are shooting up too, showing that Spring is coming.
Membership subscriptions for 2012 are now due. A renewal form is attached to
the January newsletter, which is delivered to all members.
Work
has been done during January and early February by tree surgeons to improve
the trees in the wood. A number of elderly straggly hawthorns have been
coppiced (cut to the ground) to allow them to regrow and improve the
vitality of the wood.
In
the north wood several large hazel trees are being coppiced to encourage
regrowth. The waste timber is being burnt in suitable weather conditions.
18
volunteers turned out on the January workday to cut back overgrown paths and
to rake leaves from the centre glade.
Work
days will be held on the following Saturdays
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18 Feb |
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17 Mar |
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21 Apr |
For
further information on the Friends Of Nore Barn Woods, contact:
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Updated: 05 February, 2012