Black cow

This pic by Tanya is slightly scary

We spread ourselves over a variety of valley beauty spots this morning. Finishing bits of hedge and using some plants on a track verge. I think 330 plants total, approx.

We were; myself, Tanya, Cath, Dan, Dianne, Jess, Stephen, Hap, Ben, Andrew, and Philip.

I may have used this track before, as I love a bit of Steely Dan, but it is entirely appropriate for Tanya's picture.

https://youtu.be/XRj0Ohg-y1A?si=p51bDrJ7I_hri8Sv

Stephen

Upside down

Peter and Philip

Molly!

Last day planting at Castle Hill? Present were: Philip, Dave, Peter, John, Tess, Dianne, Jess, Tarun, Jim, Dan, and Geoff. 400 trees planted? 

https://youtu.be/5zyidkj2fpo?si=EvUqcAMP2goXNLbH

 

Tarun at the point of origin

Paul at the destination

A woodland management and wood processing day today. Philip, Dave, Hap, Tarun, Peter, Dan, Tanya, Stephen and myself were in a patch of woodland that we planted over 20 years ago, thinning it out. The healthier and more long-lived varieties were left alone, and given more light and space to grow by removal of some less prime specimens. Brash piles were made with the branches.

The timber was then moved back to base by Mick and his trailer

At base, Jess, Dianne, Paul and Geoff unloaded, sorted and stacked, but also split some logs and stacked the wood in the drying sheds.

Hap provided cake for both groups!

Warning!

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Do not donate money in this way. If you want to donate to any local charity contact them directly.