Bramble clearing and coppicing in Ockwells Park and Thriftwood
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On Sunday WMCV, and Wild Maidenhead will be clearing brambles to encourage the ground flora and coppicing hazel in Little Thriftwood in Ockwells Park and Thriftwood, Cox Green, Maidenhead.
Coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management whereby trees, most commonly hazels, are cut down to the ground on a cycle of about 8 years. New stems will grow from the "stool" and these provide material for bean poles, etc in the future. Only some of the hazels are coppiced each year and by doing this we create a more varied woodland habitat.
Little Thriftwood is the woodland on the southern border of Ockwells Park and Thriftwood next to the M4.
Meet in the car park at 10am here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ztDSF2GMpHbypW1h8, OS: SU 87845 78777, Postcode: SL6 3AA, What3Words: economies.slim.plant
We’ll be working here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7tWswWqSo56jrtKL8, What3Words muddy.teeth.shadow.
WMCV will be bringing saws, loppers and gloves. Please be aware that the park is very muddy at this time of year and sometimes flooded, so appropriate footwear is essential.
There will be a tea break at 11:30am - tea, coffee and biscuits provided. WMCV will continue the task in the afternoon until about 3pm. If you's like to join us please bring some lunch.