tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117724592024-03-13T15:22:43.967+00:00Buckle's WoodMargaret Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493624466366591603noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-32387999467345341842020-06-21T10:51:00.000+01:002020-07-31T19:09:04.869+01:00The wood in June<br />
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Matthew Garnham took these two photos of orchids.</div>
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This is the time of year when nature really starts to wake up and there is usually something new to spot--even if you walk the paths every day!</div>
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The path that cuts across the middle of wood always looks glorious with this stretch of Birdsfoot- Trefoil -often called" bacon and eggs"- lining one edge.</div>
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There are loads of Cinnibar Moths flying about in the sunshine. Their yellow and black caterpillars will feed on the Ragwort during the summer months. </div>
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Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-14003378292823385322020-05-10T11:49:00.002+01:002020-05-20T09:13:22.149+01:00Pond life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Blue Chaser dragonfly was flying around the pond yesterday with a shy female yellow one.<br />
I also spotted two newts, but didn't manage to take a photo!<br />
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Matt Garnham took this photo of a Hornet having a drink at the edge of the pond.Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-12221343732848093242020-03-18T17:43:00.001+00:002020-03-18T17:43:58.942+00:00Natural stress reductionIt's well known that spending time, even only a short time, in green spaces is good for our mental health. Now, when Coronavirus induced stress levels are high, anyone who suffers from depression and anxiety must find things especially challenging. So turn off the news and sit or walk outside, taking advantage of our rural surroundings and gardens, even when it's dull and grey outside. You're likely to feel better for it. The wood is still there, the birds are still there, and the clouds are still there.<br />
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<br />Margaret Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493624466366591603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-50791380456125222492020-03-17T18:41:00.000+00:002020-03-17T18:42:05.776+00:00Spring News<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtqEi78D8TAB98Cs1gVDan7qkQrLf6rpiabiOAoqSfFV5wyJGZA5NT8AvP_qXu11ZPzzAc20nuX-cB1MSlQcMvqx_2M8MtQa1E5HFgKTfuGLOr019G7JMO1ZuGwIaZSfdYZzr/s1600/Small+frog+square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtqEi78D8TAB98Cs1gVDan7qkQrLf6rpiabiOAoqSfFV5wyJGZA5NT8AvP_qXu11ZPzzAc20nuX-cB1MSlQcMvqx_2M8MtQa1E5HFgKTfuGLOr019G7JMO1ZuGwIaZSfdYZzr/s1600/Small+frog+square.jpg" /></a>You'll be aware of the limitations on group activities, but no working parties are planned in the wood for the time being. You'll be fine walking through the wood if you maintain a safe distance from anyone else. Be aware that the coronavirus can survive for varying lengths of time on different surfaces, including metal and plastics. If you touch the metal rail by the bus stop or a dog poo bin, for example, you should be especially careful to wash your hands when you get home.<br />
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The talk about bees by Hawk Honey (yes, it's his real name!) from <a href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/" target="_blank">Suffolk Wildlife Trust</a> that was planned by Jane Jones for 23rd March at the Rose & Crown has been cancelled. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might have been planning to go.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK66U1eng7qqo91WInKnVHWi84AOd5gMhsApXXgw38PlQU6ZZgqRwvTIpxBQuv42ILDmB6NTit5JzCfVIx3_qjBHQlNBqhB2Z3Zcg6xH7IMznplJFRtlUcfgxlWMKE4jcTpaHp/s1600/Primroses+vertical.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK66U1eng7qqo91WInKnVHWi84AOd5gMhsApXXgw38PlQU6ZZgqRwvTIpxBQuv42ILDmB6NTit5JzCfVIx3_qjBHQlNBqhB2Z3Zcg6xH7IMznplJFRtlUcfgxlWMKE4jcTpaHp/s400/Primroses+vertical.jpg" width="161" /></a>We planned to arrange another day in the wood for the school with the lovely people from <a href="https://www.greenlighttrust.org/" target="_blank">the Green Light Trust</a>. We'd been trying to raise the money, which has to come out of our limited funds, but the Coronavirus has put a stop to that. Maybe the children who enjoyed the last one so much might spend their time at home bug-hunting in the garden, building a bug hotel, or otherwise discovering the wonders of the natural world? Now that spring is here there's a lot to see. They could make their own <a href="https://bna-naturalists.org/nature-table/" target="_blank">nature table</a>. Search 'Young Naturalists' online for books and resources.<br />
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We hoped to have an AGM soon, but that's got to be postponed too. Among other things, we need to update our constitution, which was written over 13 years ago, and add to the committee. If you are interested, get in touch anyway. See the 'Get in Touch' tab at the top of the page. We'd also like to start a 'Friends of Buckle's Wood' group. It would be open to anyone who's able to help us promote and care for our wood. Young people would be especially welcome, as the wood will outlive us all and it's good to ensure there are people to look after it for years to come. If that interests you, see the 'Get in Touch' tab.<br />
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James Buckle, who allowed us to grow the wood on his land so we named it after him, has offered to replace the bridge over the ditch from the Meadow with something more substantial, which will be good. Some of his staff were responsible for digging the pond, which has filled up over the wet winter.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVf1ksg6eiREJqvhXs9o_MgcvsfkoKUxAC8909AlH_8kTSjsRS3HDbsTGLuikhv3JbphXBhkPy9IDPJLk4-Y9B7VW8HwtTckLfhpgO23sD0B5_iwv4dgVw9nXgbYbcJn-LaDjI/s1600/Birds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVf1ksg6eiREJqvhXs9o_MgcvsfkoKUxAC8909AlH_8kTSjsRS3HDbsTGLuikhv3JbphXBhkPy9IDPJLk4-Y9B7VW8HwtTckLfhpgO23sD0B5_iwv4dgVw9nXgbYbcJn-LaDjI/s1600/Birds.jpg" /></a>We were very grateful to all those who contributed towards the cost of the new bench. The donations were more than enough to cover it, but only because one donor was exceptionally generous. Our costs include the contractors who do routine maintenance and activities like the children's days, so we're always looking for funds. The organisation is all voluntary and most of it's done by Sue Mackie. If you have any ideas, please let us know, and if you can make an occasional or regular donation, see the 'How to Donate' tab above.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who helped us last year. Stay safe, and enjoy the calming influence of Nature to take your mind off the health crisis.<br />
<br />Margaret Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493624466366591603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-90548355728133076972020-01-29T11:54:00.005+00:002020-03-17T18:57:38.982+00:00The new benchA <a href="http://www.streetmaster.co.uk/woodland-range.php" target="_blank">new bench</a> has been installed to replace one that was provided to mark the retirement of former school headteacher, Paul Marshall. It rotted after a good few years of use. This one has been treated with several coats of preservative, so we're hoping it'll last at least as long.<br />
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Chris Reilly offered a steadying hand.</div>
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Mac dug two rather big holes.</div>
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It was hard work and took some time,<br />
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Two happy dog walkers were first to try it out.</div>
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We'd like to thank all the villagers who contributed towards the project through the website and through Marion in the Post Office, where donations were handed in. We were also grateful to receive the profits from one of the community coffee mornings at the Methodist Church. Altogether we received more than enough to pay for the new bench. The rest will be used to maintain the wood and to provide activities for the children from the school, among other things.<br />
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<i>We're always grateful for financial help, as although most of the work is done by volunteers (more are always welcome), there are ongoing costs involved with ensuring that the wood continues to thrive. If you would like to make a donation through this blog, the instructions are under the 'How to Donate' tab above.</i>Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-65697382515468706102019-12-04T22:49:00.000+00:002019-12-04T22:52:51.450+00:00Small woodlands are just as important as forests"Small woodlands in farmland have more benefits for humans per area, compared to large forests, according to a new study. The small woodlands, sometimes even smaller than a football field, can easily go unnoticed in agricultural landscapes. Yet, these small forest remnants can store more carbon in the topsoil layer, are more suitable for hunting activities and host fewer ticks than large forests."<br />
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We're not planning to do any hunting in Buckle's Wood, but <a href="https://phys.org/news/2019-12-tiny-woodlands-important-previously-thought.amp" target="_blank">read more about the research</a> from Stockholm University.Margaret Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493624466366591603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-68972852881113142282019-11-13T18:20:00.000+00:002019-11-13T19:41:41.701+00:00Community Coffee Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The lovely people who run the community coffee mornings have offered to donate the proceeds of tomorrow's event to our funds, which is appreciated, so please go along and enjoy. Sue Mackie plans to be there and will be happy to tell you about the wood, how it started, and what we'll do next. We're installing a new bench to replace the broken one (see previous post) and are planning to provide more activity days for the school and some equipment for keen naturalists of all ages to use.Margaret Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493624466366591603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-86345104484852880222019-11-13T17:34:00.000+00:002019-11-13T17:34:18.145+00:00New seat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the new seat we've ordered for the wood. It'll soon be installed to replace the broken one, thanks to everyone who answered our appeal for funds. We hope you'll enjoy sitting on it.Margaret Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493624466366591603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-4403443227087642632019-10-13T20:00:00.000+01:002019-10-14T01:03:12.253+01:00Elmsett school activities in the wood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two educational support workers from <a href="https://www.greenlighttrust.org/" target="_blank">The Green Light Trust</a> spent Thursday 10th October in the wood with children from the school.
Each class was involved in a different imaginative activity, learnt a lot and had a great deal of fun.
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The oldest class built this new animal habitat, a safe place for overwintering wildlife, from pallets covered in vegetation, so there are lots of hidey-holes. They thought it might be called the Bugingham Hotel!<br />
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There were many opportunities to discuss all sorts of environmental issues, from litter to climate change. Each child wrote a short, “I wish” sentence about this.<br />
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If you read the post about <a href="https://wishwellthelife.blogspot.com/2019/08/paukl-marshalls-bench.html" target="_blank">Paul Marshall's bench that needs to be replaced</a>, it may have occurred to you that we need to buy another that will last at least as long as the old one. Although we have a healthy reserve, we'd like to keep it that way and raise funds for a replacement. Depending on how generous people are, the Buckle's Wood committee would also like to buy some equipment for use in the wood, such as a moth trap, a bat detector, some good field glasses, magnifying glasses and a microscope. They would be available for use in the school or hired for short periods upon payment of a deposit.<br />
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Would you like to become a Friend of Buckle's Wood? No need to make a regular commitment - any and all help gratefully received. You can make a one-off or occasional donation in one of several ways, or contribute regularly via a standing order. See <a href="https://wishwellthelife.blogspot.com/p/friends-of-wood.html" target="_blank">the Friends' page</a> for details.<br />
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Tom Hitchcock will cut the wildflowers and grass along the edges of the rides on Thursday. To encourage more flowers next year the debris needs to be raked into heaps between the trees.<br />
Last year a few OAPs did all the work - we could do with some younger helpers!<br />
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Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-20474989744675310582019-08-07T11:03:00.000+01:002019-09-05T22:44:07.501+01:00Paul Marshall's bench<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Buckle's Wood Management Group bought this bench and dedicated it to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Paul Marshall, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Elmsett Primary School's head teacher, on his retirement. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">His enthusiastic support for creating our new community woodland was a vital element of its success!</span></div>
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Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-6779959840582236552019-07-13T11:11:00.000+01:002019-09-05T23:46:07.507+01:00Have you seen these?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Matt Garnham</b> took these photos in the wood last month. A former pupil of Elmsett Primary, he has a great knowledge of the natural world.<br />
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And he takes lovely pictures!Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-23646034721471097842019-07-09T09:41:00.003+01:002019-09-06T00:07:18.434+01:00Summer flowers and butterflies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This early summer the wood has looked great. Lots of wildflowers and now the butterflies are out and about. This Large Skipper--enjoying the sunshine, spread its wings long enough for me to get my camera focused!Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-11545879348220289682018-06-23T16:00:00.001+01:002018-06-23T16:10:51.656+01:00Improving the pond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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discussion with Charles Course last year about how to improve the pond to
attract more wildlife, work to make
it larger and deeper in the middle </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">will start on </span></span></span><br />
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will be carried out by Heathpatch Ltd.</span><br />
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aware that large earth moving machinery will be moving about near the footpath
and rides alongside the pond and it would be advisable to enter the wood
elsewhere. Your cooperation will be much appreciated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The wood is looking really good now. Have a wonder around and see if you can spot the Yellow Rattle! In the picture below--Ox-eye Daisies in the evening sunlight.</span></div>
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Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-22745167347101139922018-05-27T16:07:00.000+01:002018-05-27T16:07:21.830+01:00Wildflower patches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the end of April Mac cleared 5 patches with his strimmer --one area for the five types of wildflower seeds from Grow Wild. We soaked them with water from the pond and then went on holiday! Two weeks later, the ground looked very dry, so we have had to use the pond water again. Last week an enthusiastic group of children from the school helped, but it still took about an hour to do all five areas. <br />
Small plants are growing-- lets hope we get some more rain over half term!Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-4790514722879277652018-03-31T09:14:00.004+01:002018-04-15T09:11:41.936+01:00Help needed in the wood.<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Earlier this year we applied for a selection of free packets of wildflower seeds from <a href="https://www.growwilduk.com/wildflowers">GrowWild.</a> Our application was successful and our pack arrived last month</div>
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The Management
Group will prepare five suitable areas beforehand, ready for volunteers to sow a packet of seeds. These are the five selections of flower types. </div>
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The wet weather has eased up and spring is in the air, so we shall be sowing our seeds <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">next Saturday 21st April at 10.30 . Everyone is welcome, but the number of packets is limited.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">so you need to be in the wood on time. We shall give out the seeds by the pond.</span></div>
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Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-56738560676623123912018-02-10T08:42:00.004+00:002018-03-31T09:26:21.196+01:00Almost Spring<br />
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in January blew down part of a coppiced ash in the hedge, blocking the ride
towards the back of the wood. We hope to clear it out of the way soon. We shall
pile up the twiggy bits in amongst the trees to make protective habitats for small
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Since writing this; Alan Smyth, with help from a small group of woodlanders has cut up and removed the main part of the tree, which has just left the twiggy bits piled into heaps nearby.</span><br />
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The stormy winds also tore off some of the rigid tree guards. I don't like to see plastic lying about-- not good for the environment, so I have been collecting them up and put in my black, non recyclable bin.</div>
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signs of spring as you wander round and thank you to all the people who clean up after their dogs--- the dog waste bins fill up really quickly!!!!</span></div>
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This photo of our pond was taken soon after it had been dug out in 2014. In fact it started to fill up while it was being dug and the men didn't have time to seal the base properly .<br />
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This year the pond has had very little water in it since the spring and looks very sad!<br />
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Charles Course from Heathpatch Ltd, suggested that the pond should be made deeper and perhaps larger and .has offered to use his digger to do the work for us during the winter.<br />
I'm sure that all the pupils from Elmsett School who helped to design our woodland, will be jumping up and down with joy because they knew that a pond would attract a huge variety of wildlife into our wood.<br />
Hip Hip hurrah!<br />
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The wildflowers along the edge of the rides were cut last week ready for the working party to rake up and put into heaps among the trees.<br />
A small group of 7 retired, over seventies (except one ), managed to rake up most of the debris and heap it into piles along the rides.<br />
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Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-78846844055988759162017-04-22T14:06:00.000+01:002018-03-31T09:26:21.224+01:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><u>Buckle’s Wood’s </u></b></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><u>Report for the Parish
Council’s AGM. 2017</u></b></span></span></h2>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">The trees
are growing well and it is beginning to feel like a “real” wood. Dutch Elm
disease has attacked a few trees, but they seem to have survived and have
started to make new growth lower.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">We have two dog
waste bins. A few dog owners still do
not clear up after their pets. This is unpleasant and a health risk, especially
for children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">The bird nesting
box has been used by Kestrels and Jackdaws, but not Barn Owls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">The school children
have planted wild flower plugs, helped by Catherine from Shrublands Nursery. Last summer, each class spent part of a day in
the wood with Becs, from the Green Light Trust. Under her guidance, they did
lots of exciting eco- activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">The children
who helped to design our woodland, wanted a pond. James Buckle’s men used a
digger to create our pond. As with all other “natural ponds”, it will take a
while to seal itself and become established.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">We have held
working parties, to manage the wood in a way to increase its bio-diversity: raking
the grass off the rides, trimming the hedges, making wood piles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">Sadly, there
has been some damage. Beastly Towers was set alight. The logs in the school’s
seating area were trashed. Large sticks and other items thrown in the pond.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">We have paid
Alan Smythe to cut the paths and Colin Goodchild to cut the length of hedge
that we couldn’t manage. We need to raise funds, so that we can develop and
manage the wood for the community. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">Our thanks
to James Buckle and everyone who has supported and helped our community
woodland to thrive and develop over the years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">Sue Mackie</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BucklesWoo"><span style="color: red; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.facebook.com/BucklesWoo</span></a><span style="color: red; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">d<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">We have a selection of garden tools and other items that were bought for
planting our trees which are no longer needed</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">We are asking for a donation of £5.00 or more for the border spades, forks, lump hammer and long handled rakes-- great for collecting up leaves and long grass.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">We also have spare canes, wooden stakes, ridged plastic and spiral tree guards and would just like a donation for these.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Please contact me-- suemackie@tinyworld.co.uk if you would like to inspect the goods and live locally.</span></div>
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<br />Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-22873820236796032792016-02-15T14:37:00.001+00:002018-03-31T09:26:21.122+01:00Next working partyThere will be a short, two hour working party on Saturday 27th Feb.starting at 10 o'clock.<br />
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You will need strong gloves, seqateurs and loppers as we shall be continuing to tidy up the hedgerow and trees along the ride near the pond.</div>
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Newcomers will be very welcome.</div>
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Sadly this volunteer for out last working party missed it totally!<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BucklesWood">www.facebook.com/BucklesWood</a></div>
Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11772459.post-23461839972559834012016-01-27T14:02:00.000+00:002018-03-31T09:26:21.133+01:00Early days in the wood<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/green_granny/albums/72157628497730485" nbsp="" title="Buckle's Wood."><img alt="Buckle's Wood." height="382" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6594241055_7bcbdc2252.jpg" width="500" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>Sumachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129690020631947828noreply@blogger.com0