Monday 18 December 2023

Woodland clearance at Styal on Sunday 17th December 2023

For the last workday of the year seven of us met with Ashley for a day of woodland clearance.  Simon, who should have been our ranger for the day, was unfortunately not well so Ashley took us to the worksite, told us what was required and left us to it which was not a problem.

We were working in Chapel Wood removing holly, hazel and any rhodi that we found, with the stipulation that we left 20% of the holly and hazel still standing.  All cuttings to be stacked so they can come along with their new chipper at a later date and get rid of it.  In fact there is that much holly that when we are back in the new year we will probably be doing the same job.


We were very lucky with the weather and even had some sunshine in the afternoon which made for a very pleasant day.  Thanks to my colleagues for all their hard work.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

Christine

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