Woodland path today as we were planting trees. Peter had sourced a selection of oak, hornbeam and crab apple from Bristol Tree Forum that we could use to fill in some of the spaces left behind after ash dieback. We clambered up the hill, having to watch our footing on the slippery slopes and cut deep slots with spades to allow the oak tap roots to penetrate deep enough. In all 300 new trees have been planted in the newer section now.

A mixture of jobs today. The first, helping to lay a gravel path by making a bit of a gulley then filling with the gravel. Will hopefully be less muddy now for people wanting to use it. The second was continuing cutting back vegetation from the railings up the steps and litter picking. At the end the edges were looking pretty impressive.

Great to be out in the sunshine again :)

Until next time…

Lots to get on with on a day that was almost spring like. There was litter picking to be done around the viaduct and in the Moon Temple, and removal of pesky jagged brambles that are everyone’s nemesis. One team of de-bramblers took the top of the viaduct and the other scampered up the hill to help give the wildflowers a chance.

Welcome today to Andrea for their first task 🙂

At the end we all gathered for the customary tea/coffee and biscuits and chat.

Until next time…