August 2016 Work Party

The woodland is settling into it's summer state now with a thick covering of green leaves in some areas and growth slowing throughout. It was windy, although still hot, today so there weren't many butterflies but an abundance of shield bugs was noted.

Some trees were thinned out along the main path to improve the growth of the standard oak and cherry trees which form both sides of the avenue. The branches were added to the brash line along the perimeter.

Foxglove seedlings were pricked out into modules ready for planting out next year. Only another 800 to go!

The growth along the path edges and around key plants continues to be hand weeded and cut back. All looking very nice today!