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Apr 26, 2024 | News

Pigshill and Clarrick woods

4 weeks ago

Remember that lovely BBQ in August? We are being optimistic and scheduling one in December for our Christmas volunteer gathering ! Tuesday 2nd, 12:30- 2pm (after our regular volunteer activities). If the weather says no to a fire we'll reschedule or relocate. More info closer to the date... ... See MoreSee Less

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Pigshill and Clarrick woods

1 month ago

Sharing photos of a wonderful evening back in August! 🌳☀️☀️☀️A great team of volunteers blitzed the bracken in one of our open spaces, a very satisfying result! We ended the evening with a BBQ at our picnic area. We'll make sure we put a few more of these evenings on next summer! ... See MoreSee Less

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A great turnout for Millbrooks Christmas market ye

A great turnout for Millbrooks Christmas market yesterday! Huge thank you to the organisers, all of the wonderful punters, and of course Ann and Bob, who looked after our stall for the day.

A great turnout for Millbrooks Christmas market ye

A great turnout for Millbrooks Christmas market yesterday! Huge thank you to the organisers, all of the wonderful punters, and of course Ann and Bob, who looked after our stall for the day.

A great turnout for Millbrooks Christmas market ye

A great turnout for Millbrooks Christmas market yesterday! Huge thank you to the organisers, all of the wonderful punters, and of course Ann and Bob, who looked after our stall for the day.

Wow, so much has happened in the past week! We wer

Wow, so much has happened in the past week! We were thrilled to have sailors from @HMS Raleigh back in the woods lending a hand. A huge thank you to them for their invaluable help—it’s greatly appreciated!

Our second coppice season is now in full swing, with volunteers hard at work restoring the old hazel coupes back into rotation. This effort will yield a variety of handcrafted products, including charcoal, walking sticks, hurdles, hanging pegs, and more.

We’re in the woods every week working on something, so if you’re interested in spending some time outdoors and getting involved, we’d love to have you join us. Feel free to get in touch anytime!

@nationalcoppicefederation @cornwallcommunityfoundation CIOS Good Growth Fund

Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers! Today

Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers! Today we have cleared part of the Alpines footpath. We have volunteering days every Monday open to everyone.

With the funding of CIOS Good Growth Fund and help

With the funding of CIOS Good Growth Fund and help from sailors from HMS Raleigh we have completed another picnic area for all to enjoy. Come and use it and please be respect the woods. Thanks.

Saturday 9th November 10am at the layby at the top

Saturday 9th November
10am at the layby at the top of Maker Lane

We started coppicing our first coupe last winter, successfully producing beanpoles, fence posts and charcoal. We have cleared our second coupe ready for this year’s coppice and are running a training day for anyone who wants to learn the techniques or refresh their knowledge from last year.
Coppicing is a traditional woodland management method that improves the ecology of the woods by creating a range of ages of tree with the different ecosystem niches that brings.
We are keen to produce useful, sustainable products locally and can discuss orders with anyone who has a garden/home/allotment project in mind.
Some fitness is needed as we will be working on steep and slippery terrain. Tools, refreshments and Cornish Pod pasties will be provided.
Work will then continue every Saturday throughout the winter and all volunteers are welcome to dip in and out of these sessions as they wish. The skills and volunteering opportunities are also ideal for young people doing Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Thank you very much to the @cornwallcommunityfound

Thank you very much to the @cornwallcommunityfoundation for their generous funding. With their support, we’ll be able to host volunteer days, bringing together teams of like-minded people to make a positive impact. Volunteering in the woods is a great way to stay active, meet new people and contribute to the community. Come join us and give it a try!

This week we were happy to host tutors and student

This week we were happy to host tutors and students from @transferableskillstraining learning how to use various tools by clearing paths, digging the steps in and spreading gravel to make it less muddy, helping us to improve access
We hope you had a nice day out in the woods and look forward to working with you again.
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#nature #woods #woodland #lovenature #cornwall #ramepeninsula #workingtogether #volunteering #volunteeringincornwall #conservation #education #community #NationalLandscapes #woodlandskills

Hello everyone we will be holding an Introduction

Hello everyone we will be holding an Introduction to Coppicing day on Saturday November 9th 10am- 2ish. This will be a chance for anyone who wants to learn about coppicing and help us to coppice our second hazel coupe this year. We will talk a little bit about our coppicing project teach you some of the basic skills. This is for anyone completely new to coppicing who want to join us as volunteers this season, or those who helped out last year and would like a refresher.

We will then be properly starting with coppicing and processing on the Saturdays following this induction day: November 16th and 28th.

We will be starting Saturday volunteering on 19th October; making the coupe accessible, clearing paths through the vegetation and removing any pheasant berry, rhodie and larch that are in the area.

It's been great to see last years coupe come to life over the spring and summer, have a walk down and see the new hazel growth. Also, with the recent track improvements there should be a lot less mud this year!

Message if you are interested and we will keep you updated, reminders will go out nearer the time as well.

#PigshillandClarrickWoods @MakerHeights #woods #PlantationOnAncientWoodland #cornwall #ramepeninsula #workingtogether #volunteering #conservation #education #community #woodlandskills

Autumn's approaching and the fungus are increasing

Autumn's approaching and the fungus are increasingly among us. We find this one growing on one of our gates, if anyone can tell us what it is that will be much appreciated, and feel free to send in photos you take in the woods if you would like them shared.
#PigshillandClarrickWoods #MakerHeights #CornishWildlifeTrust #nature #woods #woodland #lovenature #ancientwoodland #TemperateRainforest #forgottencorner #conservation #NationalLandscapes #autumn

Over this last week we've been thinning some Scots

Over this last week we've been thinning some Scots pine from a planted stand and bringing them to the yard to be processed into next years firewood for @makerheightscommunity 's campsite.
Other logs have been left behind for deadwood habitats and some will go on to be milled.
Next week, we will be working on opening new footpaths, all volunteers are welcome to meet us at the layby at the top of Maker lane at 9 o'clock.
#PigshillandClarrickWoods #MakerHeights #WorkingTogether #Conservation #Community #RamePeninsula #CornwallWildlifeSite #PlantationOnAncientWoodland #WinterWoodFuel #CIOSGOODGROWTH #UKSPF

Hello everyone we will be holding an Introduction

Hello everyone we will be holding an Introduction to Coppicing day on Saturday November 9th 10am- 2ish. This will be a chance for anyone who wants to learn about coppicing and help us to coppice our second hazel coupe this year. We will talk a little bit about our coppicing project teach you some of the basic skills. This is for anyone completely new to coppicing who want to join us as volunteers this season, or those who helped out last year and would like a refresher.

We will then be properly starting with coppicing and processing on the Saturdays following this induction day: November 16th and 28th.

We will be starting Saturday volunteering on 19th October; making the coupe accessible, clearing paths through the vegetation and removing any pheasant berry, rhodie and larch that are in the area.

It's been great to see last years coupe come to life over the spring and summer, have a walk down and see the new hazel growth. Also, with the recent track improvements there should be a lot less mud this year!

Message if you are interested and we will keep you updated, reminders will go out nearer the time as well.

#PigshillandClarrickWoods #MakerHeights #nature #woods #woodland #tree #forest #PlantationOnAncientWoodland #ramepeninsula #workingtogether #volunteering #volunteeringincornwall #conservation #education #woodlandskills #traditionalskills

Job done! Come and enjoy the new tracks but mind t

Job done! Come and enjoy the new tracks but mind the weather, remember that it's not safe to enter the woods during high winds or heavy rain.

Volunteers hard at work ..... Now that the nestin

Volunteers hard at work .....

Now that the nesting season is finished and the plants have had a chance to seed and complete their life cycle, we are starting some vegetation clearance along the footpaths and pulling out some of the invasive plants.

#woodlands #communitywoodland #volunteering #ramepeninsula

Ladybirds, also known as ladybugs, play a crucial

Ladybirds, also known as ladybugs, play a crucial role in natural pest control by preying on harmful insects like aphids. These beneficial predators help maintain the balance in ecosystems, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. For example, a single ladybird can consume up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making them efficient allies for gardeners and farmers alike. Embracing these eco-friendly garden friends not only promotes a healthier environment but also supports sustainable practices.
#Ladybirds #Ladybugs #BeneficialInsects #NaturalPestControl #GardenFriends #EcoFriendly #PredatorInsects #SustainableGardening #Biodiversity #ProtectOurPlants #Insect #PigshillandClarrickWoods #cornishwildlifetrust #ukwildlife #nature #forgottencorner #cornwall #ramepeninsula #conservation #photography #naturephotography

Wander with us through the mists, to Avalon. The

Wander with us through the mists, to Avalon.
The Tuatha Dé Danann of Irish folklore are said to have been covered in a magical mist that allowed them to traverse the human world unseen.
So atmospheric.

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This female Common Darter dragonfly had a right po

This female Common Darter dragonfly had a right pose on an ash branch for this photo. They've been easy to spot near the pond this breeding season but not as easy to get a shot of!
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Dani and Damien cutting up trees, ready to get cho

Dani and Damien cutting up trees, ready to get chopped, dried for a while and turned into firewood and charcoal maybe around 2 years from now.
Any logs or pieces that have already become habitat for animals, or substrate for substantial fungus get left behind to help keep the ecology thriving.
The chainsaws are even lubricated with Rye oil for its nature friendly qualities

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A Peacock Butterfly sunning itself on a bramble af

A Peacock Butterfly sunning itself on a bramble after having lunch. The Hemp Agrimony its whippy little proboscis is eating from is a major attractor for pollinators this time of year.

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#butterfly
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#summer
#brambles
#hempagrimony
#wildflowers

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