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Forthcoming meetings
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Sat May 11th 2024
10:30-15:00 | Hazeleigh Woods. field meeting to a rare example of a traditionally worked ancient woodland, complete with charcoal burners. Oak/Hornbeam wood.
Parking is available at TL83400386, nearest post code CM9 6GT | Sat May 25th 2024
Time and date TBC | Causeway End, Felsted. Private nature reserve. TL 68327 19177
created the reserve 25 years ago from 4 agricultural fields and it now comprises spring meadow, summer meadow, woodland plantation (2000 trees), ponds and scrub/grass areas. There are badgers on the site in the hedge line.
120 orchard trees which pre-date its use as a reserve, they date from when it was organic veg growing. 4 fields, 17ha, just south of Causeway End.
Park on driveway to Glandfields farmhouse opposite site (TL68181912), with pond in front. Overflow parking next door Local Hospice Lottery, CM6 3LT. | Mon May 27th 2024
10:30-15:00 | Carver Barracks, Debden. This is a large tract of calcareous grassland which always seems to bring up surprising species.
There are planted copses and an ancient wet woodland as well as a tract of heathland, water bodies and scrub.
Please wear suitable clothing. the Met Office have a recording station at Elder Street, Wimbish and can be accessed via their app and website.
Bring packed lunch. There are picnic tables and a compostable toilet in the Woodland Walk.
Meet at the layby entrance for Rowney Woods TL56703439
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