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Summer Newsletter 2018
A very
WARM welcome to our SUMMER newsletter.
The
wood is tinder dry.
Please
be aware of fires and ring the warden coordinator (07803968763)
or if
severe, the fire service.
The Friends AGM
It was
unanimously agreed by members at the May AGM that the Third Party Agreement be
signed by the Friends.
Inge
Ridley-Jones has resigned as Chair and we thank her for her sterling work
liaising with the Woodland Trust and in reaching an agreement that is
acceptable to the majority. Inge was
given a columnar flowering cherry tree in appreciation for all her hard work.
Pete
Hodges is now our Chair and brings with him a wealth of knowledge of all things
‘woodland’.
Pam Carter
The
Friends send their condolences to John Carter, the founding father of the
Friends and Honorary Chair, on the death of his beloved wife Pam. It was due to
his vision and with her support that the wood is now in a condition for the
whole community to enjoy.
Wardens
David
Nye, Warden Coordinator, has passed his baton, or branch, on to Gill Bryden who
will be in touch with current wardens shortly. Thank you David for all the work
you have done and for all the ‘Christmas warden gatherings’.
WE DO NEED A FEW MORE WARDENS
As the
wood is in such a tidy state it has been suggested that wardens have an
allotted three/four day window to pick up litter, rather than the current one
day a month each. If you would like to take on this role, please ring
07803968763.
Nigel
has taken over the emptying of the litter bins in the wood. This is a thankless
task but one that is essential to the upkeep of the wood and to keep the wood
safe for all.
Wildlife Spotting
The
nesting period is over but what an array of birds we have had this year,
including garden warblers, wrens, nut hatches, greater spotted and green
woodpeckers and a variety of tits, to name but a few.
WORK DAYS
THERE
WILL BE NO WORK DAY IN JULY OR AUGUST.
SUNDAY
30TH September: First work party of the Autumn. Work will include paths and
ditches as well as meadow management following the end of summer mowing.
All
tools provided - hours 10am onwards.
All
welcome and any time given is appreciated.
Management Plan and Wood update
The
present management plan for Park Wood is now up for review. It will set out
priorities for our wood from 2020 to 2025 and will be available sometime next
year. As we base our programme of workdays on its aims, it is an important
working document for us to use.
In time
items like gates, seats, bridges and signs deteriorate so over the next few
years items are going to be replaced or refurbished. This July, three bridges
have been replaced as part of ongoing management in the wood. Look out for more
details in future newsletters.
Book Review:
THE
WOOD FOR THE TREES – The Long View of Nature from a Small Wood by Richard
Fortey
In 2011
Richard Fortey became the owner of Grim’s Dyke Wood, four acres of beech
woodland in the Chiltern Hills. A good read for anyone wanting to know the
pleasures of owning a small native wood, its value for wildlife and place in
the social history of our communities.
If you
wish to contribute any other woodland information to our next newsletter –
please contact Gill Bryden on 07803968763 or E-mail gillbryden@btinternet.com
Membership
Membership
renewal has resumed and Mo Waters is continuing as Membership Secretary. Please
remember we rely on donations, subscriptions and grants, so prompt payment
would be appreciated.