Fourteen volunteers got stuck in to various tasks at Ballachurry Reserve on Saturday. While some to'd and fro'd spreading wood chip along the paths from the pile by the gate, others were lopping side branches from the logs of the felled trees in order to make wood piles and generally clear the area. Meanwhile Richard was busy creating a willow screen next to the hide, an annual winter job. At half time we all met up for hot drinks and cake before shouldering spades and loppers once more to get the jobs done. A very brief wintry shower did not deter us and we headed for home around 12.30 tired, but happy with a good morning's work. Here are a few photos from the morning:
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| barrowing chip |
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| hedge laying |
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| to screen the pond |
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| sorting the wood by size |
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| log piles are good for wildlife |
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| homes for insects and small mammals |
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| even the smaller branches are appreciated by invertebrates |
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chip gone by lunch time but more expected!
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| a welcome tea break |
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| to rest |
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| refresh with a hot drink and cake |
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| and generally socialise |
with thanks to the Southern Group Committee for organising the morning and for providing the delicious cakes.
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