The ‘Magnificent Seven’ rolled into town, undeterred by the inclement weather ready to get stuck in to the tasks laid out by Sheriff Ildi.
Coppicing
Firstly the tree fellers (actually two fellers, Colin & Andy, and two gals, Mary & Sue) were despatched to continue with coppicing and extending the dead hedge in the wooded area in the lower part of the park. Gaining a bit of shelter from the rain, they carried out their task without a murmur of discontent and much was achieved.
A dead hedge is a sustainable, rustic barrier constructed from piled woody prunings, branches, and hedge cuttings, designed to enhance biodiversity by providing essential habitat for insects, birds, and small mammals. They function as windbreaks, boundary markers, and privacy screens, while recycling waste, improving soil health, and creating effective, eco-friendly, and cost-effective woodland partitions.
Tree Guard Removal
The second ‘Posse’, lead by Sheriff Ildi and ably assisted by outriders Linda & Jenny set out to the triangle wooded area between the three outdoor exercise equipment areas to round up and remove those pesky tree guards. Again after valiant efforts in dense scrub they succeeded in quite a haul.
… and Finally
‘Stetsons’ off to all for braving the conditions and with tools safely returned to store they rode off into the sunset (well they would have done had it stopped raining!) to the local saloon, The Holly Blue, for some well earned refreshment. There they were joined by ‘Marshall’ Steve for a pow wow regarding assistance in another area of town. The ‘Beggarwood Bunch’ chewed the fat and looked him straight in the eye and agreed to help on 24th Feb and 24th Mar.
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