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. 
​
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.

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.
​
Weather permitting, we are well on the way to finish this enclosure of the coppiced stools to protect the regrowth and surrounding wildlife habitat.