Have you been down to the woods today
Orchard
16 January 2016
Photos taken by Carole Trowbridge
New Ash Green Woodlands Group
Have you been down to the woods today
Hard hats at the ready for some serious pruning …
… and sturdy boots to keep feet warm and protected
This month it’s back in the orchard …
… with the late autumn fallers still on the ground
Have you been down to the woods today
… using the telescopic pruning saw
Jerry makes a start … which reaches the places other saws can’t
Have you been down to the woods today
to the dead hedge on Lambardes bank.
A valuable natural border and habitat
Pete trims the arisings …
and willing hands transport them …
Have you been down to the woods today
Martin works with Jean …
More repairs are needed on Lambardes corner. to strengthen an old section of hedge.
Have you been down to the woods today
and the call for a tea break is enthusiastically received.
Ah, time for a nice hot cuppa.
It’s a chilly day so the fire is a very welcome sight.
It’s important to keep warm …
Have you been down to the woods today
Yup, looks like that went down a treat!
Shame to waste what’s left over from Christmas…
especially when there’s a willing volunteer.
Have you been down to the woods today
and sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind …
whilst retaining the orchard’s natural beauty
Often the hardest bit of the job …
is deciding where to make the cut …