Hi everyone, well the long hot summer came and went, and we were luckier at the Owlets than some of the local forest and farmland in the context that we didn’t suffer any bad fires, although we did find evidence of a couple of portable...
In searching the waterways for signs of otters, Natural England volunteer, Emma, has been discovering the beauty of Yarner Wood as it changes through the seasons… For the last year I have been volunteering as part of the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve otter survey team,...
Saturday 24 November is the first ever national ‘Tree Charter Day’. As a Woodland Trust volunteer you are already doing so much to help us embed the Tree Charter’s 10 Principles. Thank you! Along with more than 70 other organisations, we designed the charter to...
Thanks to all of our volunteers who came out to our Langton Wood site, in Redmarshall, near Stockton on Tees last week. The practical group met for a really useful day removing young vegetation growth from the old pond site in the woods. Next year...
We still have a number of volunteering opportunities if you are looking for something new alongside your current role, or have friends or relatives who would like to join our wonderful team of volunteers. Please visit the Opportunities page on our website here for further details...
During Biology Week 2017, beech was voted the UK’s second favourite tree species. Pipped to the top spot by horse chestnut. Here we find out more about what makes beech so special. Biological importance Due to its dense canopy, rare shade loving plant species are associated with...
Hope everyone is well and enjoying the autumn weather. Here is a round-up of what is coming up at Smithills over the next month or so, in terms of volunteering, events and activities. Task days and practical training days There is a hedgelaying practical day, led by...
An email or letter will be sent to all volunteers over the next week with regards to the safeguarding policy and changes we have recently made. You may recall we reviewed and updated our safeguarding policy earlier this year to ensure it is fit for purpose...
Hello and welcome to my first Whittle update! Thank you for your patience while I have found my feet. It’s been a hectic first month or so! The first reminder for this month is that its Tree Charter Day on Saturday 24th November. This is our opportunity to...
It never ceases to amaze me how much the Kinclaven Bluebell Wood Woodland Working group Members can achieve in a day! Last week they spent a couple of hours removing old fencing, and the pile at the end was at least the size of an elephant! ...