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Last week in the woods

24/5/2020

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A stroll in the woods saw the last of the bluebells in flower. Many have collapsed in the drought which has hardened the path surfaces in the woodland. Other bright new growth has begun to narrow some of the paths, particularly the bridle track on the west side of Banstead Wood. Meanwhile plants and trees in both the older and more recent coppiced areas are continuing to flourish.
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Dog Violet, coppiced area, Martin deFreitas
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Bluebells and new hazel beside one of our earlier dead hedges.
On 18th May, Graham Harris recorded the following species making an appearance in our latest coppice patch: 
Bluebell, Dogs Mercury, Enchanter's Nightshade, Lords & Ladies, Willow Herb sp., Early Dog Violet, Wood Avens, Primrose, Bugle, Common Figwort, Wood Spurge. Bare earth 35%.
The Banstead Wood bridle path. Not ideal for social distancing!
Old dead hedge absorbed by wild raspberries.
Hazel coppice near Park Farm.
Last of the Bluebells at the orchard.
Ancient fungi (Artist's Bracket?), Banstead Wood.
Wood Spurge, coppiced area.
Japanese Elm in the Knoll, grown from a cutting propagated from Banstead Wood.
Green Alkanet near Park Farm
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Bat Sign seen in Banstead Wood. Should Commissioner Gordon be informed?
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