The Steepers – Tree planting in Penstave Copse

Sustainable South Brent’s Hedges and Woodland Group – The ‘Steepers’.

We undertake conservation projects like hedge laying and woodland coppicing, as well as harvesting wood fuel, in and around South Brent. We enjoy the traditional skills and satisfaction of working outdoors together, while doing our bit to maintain diverse and healthy wildlife habitats. Our practical site work takes place fortnightly during the cutting season in autumn and winter to avoid disturbance to wildlife, while in the summer we have a wider programme of walks, visits, firewood processing, tool maintenance and outreach work. Newcomers are always welcome: we provide training and tools and equipment.

Steeping dates/venues for the Spring term 2022:

• Sunday 2 January 2022 Hedge Laying in Penstave Copse (10am to 3pm)
• Sunday 16 January 2022 Coppicing and clearing brambly undergrowth in preparation for tree planting in Penstave Copse (10am to 3pm)
• Sunday 30 January 2022 Coppicing and clearing brambly undergrowth in preparation for tree planting in Penstave Copse (10am to 3pm)
• Sunday 13 February 2022 Tree planting in Penstave Copse (10am to 3pm)
• Sunday 27 February 2022 Tree planting in Penstave Copse (10am to 3pm)
• Sunday 13 March 2022 Work at The Luces (10am to 3pm)

Lifts are usually available from Station Road car park at 9.50 (prompt), but contact us at woodgroup@ssb.org.uk if you are coming for the first time. See our webpage at https://ssb.org.uk/projects/hedges-and-woodland/.