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With a surplus of chestnut fencing, the Boidier Hurst Service Crew wanted to create an area on site where traditional methods of coppicing could be carried out. In order to coppice trees, it is first necessary to lay the respective specimen so it can take root in the ground and grow. As time progresses many shoots appear and after a few years, these can be laid again of coppiced for fuel or decorative purposes.
Above: Entrance to new conservation area; accessible from 2008. Below: Newly laid hazel.
With an enclosure created, it would now be possible to prevent people from damaging the work we carried out; the site was cleared of fallen branches and suitable lumps of hazel were found. Young shoots of hazel were then taken over and pegged in to the ground so tiny buds, when covered in the ground, would take root and begin to develop in to greater things.
Above and Below : New habitats for flora and fauna at Boidier Hurst.
Within the new conservation area, piles of small sticks and logs were made to create for the flora and fauna in the area an alternative habitat.
The Service Crew typically meet on site once a month to help
keep the site in good running order and their age ranges vary
widely. As a member of the Service Crew it’s possible to learn
new skills and make new friends whilst having a good time and
helping others get the most out of life. If you would be
interested in joining the Service Crew or feel you would like to
lend a hand one day, please get in touch via email to
servicecrew@boidierhurst.org.uk or by telephoning 01372 725
410. Likewise if you have a group of young people who would like
to help the site and work towards the service element of their
awards we can find accommodating tasks which benefit both
parties.
Updated: February 2007 | 
