Coppicing Workshop in the Orchard, Lordship Rec (Sat 31st Jan)

Join us for a hands-on coppicing workshop in the beautiful Lordship Rec Orchard! Learn the traditional woodland management technique of hazel coppicing, where trees are cut to ground level to stimulate new growth. We will then use the stakes, whips and brash to create hurdles around the younger trees and replenish the dead hedges. This event will take place in the Lordship Rec Orchard, a magical community space and wildlife haven.

To guide you will be Orchard co managers Sally Haywill and Mike Downs, Orchard volunteers and Suz Williams, expert coppice tutor. No experience necessary. Choose either Saturday or Sunday

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, grab some tools, and connect with nature in this interactive workshop. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable forestry practices and preserving our natural environment.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature, gain practical green skills and contribute to the health of our local ecosystem. Sign up now and let's get ready to coppice!

Meeting time: 9:30 for 10:00 start

Meeting Location: Lordship Recreation Ground Hub

Lunch time: 12:15-13:00. Please bring packed lunch or order in the hub in advance.

Please bring:

Suitable winter outdoor clothes and sturdy waterproof footwear (the activitiy will be outdoors in cold and possibly windy conditions and the area may be boggy)

Your gardening gloves if you have them

Activities include:

Coppicing Hazel Trees

Preparring stakes, whips and brash

Reparing the circular tree hurdles and dead hedges

Contact

shaywill@fastmail.co.uk or miked0wns@yahoo.co.uk

For more information on Friends of Lordship Rec, please visit

https://lordshiprec.org.uk/get-involved/the-friends/