General advice-
Bring suitable working clothes, waterproofs and wellies, something waterproof to sit
on (a bin bag will do) plus food and drink. For those who are unsure of where to go
please contact:
Peter Harris on: 078 1617 8591
Tetanus
Don't forget to keep up your tetanus jabs. If you have had a few over the
years it is possible that you won't need any more, but please make sure.
The following program is a guide to give you an idea of what work to expect but
quite often events overtake us and we may be given something quite different to do.
So if you think a particular task doesn't look very interesting, come along anyway - you may be pleasantly surprised.
(Please note that Post Codes have been included to assist those with Sat. Nav. and give a general indication of the vicinity of the task and not necessarily the exact location).
1st January HARTFORD WOODS, BEAULIEU
Cutting and burning rhododendron. Over the years we, and other groups, have opened up quite an area which is more beneficial to wildlife.
Meet at the Rhododendron roundabout at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SU394043
Post Code SO42 7ZN
User Body: Countryside Education Trust
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
8th January BROOKFIELD FARM, NORTH RIPLEY
This is a wet meadow and as such we are trying to keep it that way. We shall be cutting silver birch, a little gorse and probably some rhododendron. There is a clue in the name of this meadow (i.e. wet) so bring your wellington boots.
Meet at the site at 10 am
Map Ref: SZ175996
Post Code: BH23 8EL
User Body: Simon Butler
Task Leader: John Waldron
15th January DENNY INCLOSURE
Today we will be clearing the ride edges for butterflies.
Meet at the Denny Wood camp site car park at 10 am.
We will definitely be moving on so don’t be late.
Map Ref: SU335068
Post Code: SO43 7FZ
User Body: The Forestry Commission
Task Leader: Peter Harris
18th January (Wednesday) AGM AT LYMINGTON TOWN SAILING CLUB
Please meet from 7.30 p.m. for a prompt start at 8.00 p.m. All committee members are elected for one year. If any of you out there would like a crack at any of the positions, please come forward. Contact Dave Thomas, the Chairman, or any of the committee members for more information.
Map Ref: SZ 333951
22nd January FLETCHWOOD MEADOWS, ASHURST
More scrub clearance today to try and maintain this as a meadow.
Meet in Fletchwood Lane, off Woodlands Road, at 10 am
Map ref: SU329109
Post Code SO40 7DX.
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Heather Lipscombe
29th January ROYDON WOODS, SETLEY
Today we shall be coppicing in this beautiful wood.
Meet at the workshop at 9.50 am for a sharp departure at 10 am
Map Ref:SU 307004
Post Code: SO42 7UF
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Janis Anderson
5th February MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE
Today we are working in the woodland opposite the centre. Cutting willow and moving logs. The Forestry Commission will have cut down some stands of trees and we will clear away the logs and burn the brash.
Meet at the Study Centre at 10 am.
Map Ref:SU278108
Post Code SO43 7GJ
User Body: Hampshire County Council
Task Leader: Wendy Mitchell
12th February KEYHAVEN
Cutting and burning scrub in order to maintain the habitat of this wonderful site.
Meet by the small car park by the sea wall. You can also park in the main car park by the Gun Public House although a charge may be applied.
Meet at 10 am
Map Ref: SZ308915
Post Code SO41 0TP
User Body: Hampshire Countryside Services
Task Leader: John Lawes
15th February (Wednesday) THE SWAN INN, LYNDHURST
Meet at 8 p.m. for our social evening to enjoy lively conversation instead of lively conservation. This is a task leaders meeting as well, but all invited.
Map Ref: SU 291082
19th February GREAT NEWBRIDGE COPSE, EFFORD
If you missed this site last quarter then don’t miss this one. A lovely site where today we will be coppicing some hazel. From the A337 Lymington to New Milton road, turn into to the Efford Estate, now housing Otter Nurseries. Do not turn right into the Nurseries but keep straight on until you reach some outbuildings, where we will meet at 10 am.
Map Ref: SZ 307937
Post Code: SO41 0JD
User Body: Terry Gage
Task Leader: Peter Harris
26th February SOPLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, NORTH RIPLEY
Always plenty of jobs to do here. One of the main jobs is to repair the polytunnel.
Meet at the school at 10 am.
Map Ref SZ162987
Post Code BH23 8ET
User Body: Sopley Primary School
Task Leader: Peter Harris
4th March AVON TYRRELL
A nice winter’s job today as we will be cutting and burning rhododendron.
Meet at the car park by the house at 10 a.m.
Map Ref: SU 185003
Post Code: BH23 8EE
User Body: UK Youth
Task Leader: John Doe
11th March BADMINSTON COMMON, FAWLEY
Cutting and burning, probably gorse. Meet in Badminston Lane, off the Fawley road, by Badminston Garage.
Map Ref; SU 462023
Post Code: SO45 1BX
User Body: Natural England
Task Leader: Dave Thomas
18th March HOLMSLEY GRAVEL PIT
General maintenance is always needed on this site so we will be cutting back the willows and brambles.
Meet on site, in Black Lane, at 10 am
Map Ref: SZ207988
Post Code BH23 8DZ
User Body: Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust
Task Leader: Julie Thomas
25th March GUSSEY’S COPSE, WOODGREEN
Another new site for us. We shall be clearing and burning sycamore brash and perhaps clearing an area to rediscover a pond.
Meet at Woodgreen Village Hall.
Map Ref: SU 171177
Post Code SP6 2AJ
User Body: Woodgreen Parish Council
Task Leader: Peter Harris
Please note that Post Codes are given to aid those with Sat. Navs. They are an indication of the site and will be in the vicinity but not necessarily the exact spot.