Seven of us met up with nine from the Merseyside group to spend a sunny day at the seaside in Formby. Ranger Chris explained the jobs and gave us the option of driving round to the new car park on Victoria Road. With it being such a nice day and it being only a 15 minute walk through the woods and sand dunes we opted to walk.
Task 1: 400 saplings required tree guards
They already had the plastic guards around them but the winds proved these were not sufficient protection, so it was a case of inserting a stick at the side and, using cable ties, fastening them to the guards.
Task 2: Planting a bench
This was not just any bench. It had been made by one of Formby's volunteers out of pine that had been chopped down to make way for the new car park.
We had our combined brew/lunch break in a new picnic area where again the benches and tables had all been made with local timber and built by volunteers.
We had a great day working with our Merseyside colleagues, made all the more pleasant by lovely weather.
Thanks to Chris for his help and guidance and to everyone for their hard work and great company.
Christine
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