It is intended to keep this page up to date with news about the woodland, the work program and any other relevant issues.
Coppicing
As with last winter there will be a local coppice worker cutting the coppice within the metal fenced area. We ask you to let his work proceed without hindrance. there will also be coppicing work going on in several areas within whe wood for more informantion look at the woodland managment page.
Police training
From the middle of August on, Hampshire police's dog unit will be carrying out both training and general exercise within Bluebell wood. We ask that you comply with any request by the dog unit.
Out of control dogs
Due to an attack on one of out staff we would like to reiturate the requirment for all dogs to be kept under close cotrol at all times. Please also note it is an offence under the "Deer act 1991" to allow you dog to chase deer. Over the Past 12 months we have unfortunatly found a number of deer in and around the Bluebell wood that show signs of having been Killed by dogs.
Dates for 2009
October 17th, Bluebell Wood Conservation Group meeting
November 21st, Bluebell Wood Conservation Group meeting
December 19th, Bluebell Wood Conservation Group meeting
For More information on the Bluebell Wood volunteer group please use the link on the left of the page
Web site updates:
I will keep this section updated as work progresses
Management page
These pages have all been updated
*Please note felling operation under way see here*
Guided walks and talks
Wesnet Services is able to offer both guided walks within Bluebell Wood and talks on a wide range of subjects related to the woodland, its history, flora and management for further information feel free to contact us.
Wildlife sightings
Sighting of Purple Emperor butterfly East Meon road, on dead rabbit. July 2006
March 2009
A number of brimstone butterfly's have been sean around the wood as well as bumble bees.
April 2009
orange tip butterfly's are in abundance in the upper part of the wood, along with speckled woods
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July
The area at the very top of the woods is know fenced to allow the coppice to regenerate. this are has had to be fenced due to the heavy deer preasure within the Hyden wood complex.
Work in the woods
Work has started to replace the derelict fence between Bluebell Wood and Hyden wood this will involve the removal of some trees, it will also be used as an opportunity to let a little light into the Hyden lane foot path which we hope will both allow plants to grow and dry the path out a little. For more information on this and other wood being carried out in the next 12 months please look at the woodland management page.
*please note that due to the weather this last year the woodland is very wet so ware suitable footwear. |
