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5 Feb 2025

Scrubcutting at Curtis Fields SNCI in Weymouth

Curtis Fields SNCI Weymouth


There is a lot of catching up to do particularly on reducing the scrub which is rapidly closing up the network of glades and clearings which are vital for the wildflowers and insects. The grassland is extremely species-rich and well worth saving. We will always leave enough scrub and woodland for the nesting birds and other wildlife.

For this visit we will be continuing with the task of opening up the areas of scrub to create more open grassland.

There is a lot of catching up to do particularly on reducing the scrub which is rapidly closing up the network of glades and clearings which are vital for the wildflowers and insects.
For this visit to Curtis Fields we will be continuing with the removal of the regrowth of the scrub that we cleared last season and cutting out some new areas.
Meet at 9.00am at the southern end of Markham Avenue where there should be a gap in the Heras fencing to give access to the SNCI. see map.
Map:  https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1IvMvNTFYrI7ugnpDR6Dx89I1fH1BP50&ll=50.603761849633436%2C-2.4790814082122847&z=18
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We will provide the tools for the work, but please bring your own mug, hot drinks and snacks, your packed lunch and working gloves with you. If you have a bowsaw, secateurs and/or loppers please bring them.

If you are a chainsaw or brushcutter user, you will need your own PPE and you should have attended a refresher course in the last five years.
My phone number in case you cannot find us is 07981 776767.