Waresley & Gransden Woods

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News - 24/12/2024

One of the paths in the wood still remains temporarily closed until the ground dries enough for rut removal along it. This closure means that the first section of the re-profiled "main ride" has become a cul de sac, without exit. The second, newly profiled ride section will remain closed for two years to allow the ground to resettle and re-vegetate. The paths in the woods are once again muddy and slippery. Visitors should take care, wear sturdy footwear and keep to the middle of paths.

Sunday work parties are now running once a fortnight, for the 2024-25 conservation season. If you're interested in joining us, contact me using the form on the About page. View the Conservation Work web page for more details of the work we carry out.

24/12/2024 - hmmm.... December 24th, it must be Christmas Eve and time for a festive web site update. As the card says, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my cyber visitors.

15/12/2024 - fortunately we had fine, sunny weather for the work party this Sunday. Further hazel was coppiced in the glade side section, which is becoming a much clearer space. Individual hazel poles are being left standing for future layering (growing on as new trees). The aspen trees within this section will be felled towards the end of January 2025.

11/12/2024 - there are examples of this fungus, aptly named turkey tail, throughout the woods. You can find it growing as tiered layers on rotting stumps and fallen logs.

04/12/2024 - today I joined the Trust's reserves and wilder countryside teams for a session of tree planting in the wood. Between us we managed to plant 350 new saplings in a couple of the recently felled areas. Planting will continue into next week.