Bracken Bashing with Forestry England

Outdoorlads spend a lot of time in the wonderful woodlands that are managed by Forestry England, so here is a chance for you to give something back just after National Volunteers Week.

Bracken control is an essential management regime for various types of habitats, particularly rough grassland. The aim is to reduce the vigour of bracken, which if left unchecked would smother other flora beneath it.  Without management, grass growth would be suppressed resulting in a decline in biodiversity. Bracken bashing enables flowers such as orchids and common harebells to thrive and to provide nectar sources for bees and butterflies.

Our day will start with a safety briefing from Forestry England before we are let loose on the bracken.   We'll have a break for some lunch and after a few hours of hard work we'll find a local pub to enjoy a well deserved drink.

And of course there will be cake!

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Photo Credits:  Photo's provided by Forestry England and Outdoorlads Members.