Monday 6th Feb was postponed due to bad weather, we will reconvene on the 13th. We shall continue to coppice in the woods at Moor Farm.

At the start of the work party, Eddy reviewed his previous Saturday's coppicing and charcoal making course. He showed us a different was of coppicing to improve the chance of the stools growing in the face of deer browsing. This entailed laying one or two hazel stools along the ground to encourage root growth at the points the stool conatcted the soil. The stool was held in place with mini-crooks. At least one stem was left about 6 feet tall to be out of the reach of deer. The laid stools were covered with brash.

At least two of us tried out the new technique.

Moor Farm Risk Assessment

Moor Farm Emergency Procedures

Chainsaw Use at Moor Farm