Conservation

The Parish Council owns several areas of woodland, known as Triangle Wood, Kyrchil Corner, Coombes Wood and Merrifield Corner. These areas are maintained by Councillors Johnson and Kingsmill, together with a small number of volunteers. Conservation workdays are held regularly throughout the year and volunteers are always needed.

Triangle Wood is the largest area and is well used by dog walkers and children. It lies between Colehill Lane, Smugglers Lane and Wimborne Road. The other three woods, although not as large as Triangle Wood, all contribute to the amenity and wildlife, particularly as they lie beside rights of way.

Kyrchil Corner is located at Kyrchil Way, almost opposite the Co-op in Middlehill Road, Coombes Wood is in Smugglers Lane, next to the Vicarage, and Merrifield Corner is by Smugglers Lane, almost opposite the Vicarage. The Council's BMX trail is located at Coombes Wood.

Dates of the Conservation Workdays:

9 January 2010

20 February 2010

We meet at St Michael's Middle School layby at 10.30 am and finish by 1.30 pm.