This month there were two main tasks for our volunteers. Still following all the necessary COVID regulations they tackled some necessary maintenance to our own Friends Path. A very wet few months and much more use than was ever expected resulted in a few areas that needed attention, including the junction where it meets with the Bridleway.
This was made a lot easier thanks to Betsy and Bertha (see photos) who joined us as a result of a successful bid for funding from RDC by our Conservation Leader Richard. There were also new shovels and more equipment and tools are on the way.
While some of us worked in the sun others preferred the shade and opened up the path at the back of the adjoining plantation. Just in time – a couple more weeks and it would have disappeared altogether! Many thanks again to our enthusiastic team.
At the end of our session this month we heard from volunteer Carol who is leading an investigation into the small mammals living in the Hazel plantation, in particular she is looking for evidence of Dormice. Carol explained the very efficient “Track and Trace” system she will be using – more information about this exciting initiative coming soon.
