Well done and thank you to all the intrepid volunteers who’ve braved the winter weather to get out in Byrom Hall Woods and help carry out some important maintenance – before nesting season begins.
Volunteers came along to two woodland management days, held in January and February, and their work is really going to make a difference to this lovely community woodland in the months and years ahead.
At the February session, there were 10 volunteers in total, led by the experts from Forestry England.
The weather was kind, with the rain staying away, so the group were able to make some really good progress.
The aim of the day was to begin work on the 10-15 year Forestry England management plan. A small area of dense willow was partially cleared with a view to replacing over time with a small number of different tree species, to improve the habitat.
For the volunteers, it’s a great chance to get involved in making a difference to an important local woodland, get to know new people and learn woodland management skills along the way, too.
There is still more work to do in the area but, as the nesting season is getting underway, that will have to wait until later in the year. There may be another volunteer day in the Autumn – so if it sounds like the kind of thing you’d like to get involved in, keep an eye here on Lowton & Golborne News and in our Update emails for information nearer the time.
In the meantime, members of Lowton West Residents will continue to litter pick in the woodland – and would very much welcome volunteers to join their efforts, either as part of an organised litter pick, or just by picking rubbish as you walk through the woodland this year.
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