2025 Butterfly Count
The timing of the Big Butterfly Count didn’t coincide with bramble blossoms that are normally found along the edges and clearings of Fox Hill Woods this time. You may have noticed an early crop of yummy blackberries this year, or maybe you saw small…
2025 AGM Report
We had a lovely time at the AGM, and many thanks to those who joined us… especially the bakers! Jürgen Adam did a wonderful presentation about the Woosehill Meadows & Emmbrook Regeneration Project, and has a request for your input. We would like to…
“Mom, what’s the big basket for?”
If you’ve visited Fox Hill since our last conservation party, you’ll have seen some beautiful woodland sculptures dotted around. While they may be works of art, they actually serve a purpose… After receiving permission from WBC, we started the coppicing described in this post,…
Coppicing in Fox Hill
Coppicing is a traditional form of woodland management where thicker multi-stem trunks are cut back to encourage healthy regrowth. Once coppicing is done once, it should be repeated for the life of the plant. Traditionally it was used for fencing or stakes. We will…
Annual General Meeting 2025
Our Annual General Meeting will be held in the upper hall of the Woosehill Community Hall, Emmview Close, Woosehill on Sunday, 23rd February 2025 at 3pm to 5pm for our members and interested parties. Please come along and find out what we’ve been up…
Conservation Working Party – March 2025
Please come and join us, meeting at the Conservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way. Children are welcome and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing with long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes, and bring a pair of…
Conservation Working Party – February 2025
Please come and join us, meeting at the Conservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way. Children are welcome and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing with long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes, and bring a pair of…
Conservation Working Party – January 2025
Please come and join us, meeting at the Conservation Area in Fox Hill Woods behind Dorset Way. Children are welcome and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing with long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes, and bring a pair of…
Fox Hill’s Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodlands
Did you know that Fox Hill is host to a large section of Ancient and Semi Natural Woodlands (ASNW)? ASNW is defined as areas that have been continuously wooded since 1600 (or 1750 in. Scotland). Ancient woods have been used by humans for centuries,…
Fungi Walk Success
Many thanks to Keith Boseley local fungi and woodland expert for leading the fascinating nature walk yesterday. The exploration of fungi unveils a fascinating new dimension to appreciate in our woodland. Fungi are vital to ecosystems for several reasons. They decompose dead organic matter,…