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Thursday 30 January

29/1/2020

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On Thursday we will continue with the coppicing and dead-hedge creation at Banstead Wood. Meet at the Holly Lane car park at 10:00hrs.
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Baking for the volunteers

28/1/2020

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Many thanks to Vicky, one of the local admirers of our coppicing and dead hedging work, who today was inspired to provide some essential supplies for our busy volunteers. 
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Vicky's generous portions of delicious chocolate brownies and fruit cake were not only freshly baked (and still warm) but were also delivered to us on site after she carried them uphill from the car park.

We all agreed this was a splendid form of public appreciation, so if there are any other star bakers out there, please be assured your efforts will be greatly appreciated (and devoured) by the WoodChips.
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Vicky delivers her freshly baked cakes (shown below).
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Chocolate brownies and rich fruit cake.
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Tuesday 28 January

26/1/2020

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On Tuesday we will continue the coppicing at Banstead Wood. Meet at the Holly Lane car park at 10:00hrs.
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Thursday 23 January

22/1/2020

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The task is to continue with Duncan's Wall (sorry, the dead hedge...) at Banstead Wood. Meet at the Holly Lane car park at 10:00hrs.
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Tuesday 21 January

19/1/2020

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On Tuesday we will continue with the coppicing at Banstead Wood and clear the path drainage channels. Meet at the Holly Lane car park at 10:00hrs.

Remember to wear your thermals and bring a hot drink!
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Thursday 16 January

15/1/2020

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Following one of the strongest storms of recent times, we will walk the woods and remove fallen/dangerous trees/boughs. Meet at the Park Farm car park at 10:00hrs.
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Tuesday 14 January

12/1/2020

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On Tuesday we will either:
Continue with the coppicing at Banstead Wood OR
Walk the site and remove fallen/dangerous trees...

The task will depend on the strength/direction of the wind.

Meet at the Holly Lane car park at 10:00hrs
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How long is it now?

9/1/2020

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In response to huge demand from volunteers (at least 3) here's an update on the length of our latest dead hedge. 

​While coppicing a portion of Banstead Wood near Holly Lane car park, we have now completed 182 metres (approx 200 yards) of dead hedge around the cleared space.

The work involves cutting back the old coppice and dead ash trees, using the resulting material as stakes, binders and filler for the dead hedge.
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Weather permitting, we are well on the way to finish this enclosure of the coppiced stools to protect the regrowth and surrounding wildlife habitat.
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Part of the newly coppiced area enclosed by the dead hedge.
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