Events Report Autumn 2011.
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Brownsea Island.
A small group of members visited Brownsea to see the Red Squirrels and hear about the long running project to eliminate the Rhododendron that had smothered much of the island. The squirrels obligingly turned out to provide excellent viewing.
New Forest
Autumn colours were late developing in 2011 so the walk was postponed until they had fully developed. A group of us enjoyed fine weather and brilliant colours as well as seeing a number of woodland fungi despite the dry autumn. This was followed by tea with homemade teacakes at the New Forest Inn at Emery Down.
Pruning Demonstration at Kingston Mauward 26 November.
A large group of members and friends attended this demonstration by Nigel Hewish of how to prune a range of trees from native species to fruit trees. Some of us may now feel confident to have a go ourselves!
Planting
On November 26 a group of members helped plant more trees for Rupert Emerson at Orchard Farm, Wonston, Hazelbury Bryan. The photo may look sparse in trees and planters but wait and see how this landscape develops.
Mary-Ann Featherstone our schools project leader asked if we could help plant a hedge at Somerford Primary School to the east of Christchurch. This went very well with members helping pupils and parents plant the hedge.
