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Kingsdown Woods

(Bluebell Woods)

Home History Woods

 

 

 

A small once coppiced wood. Predominantly Hazel, for making hurdles and woven wattles when the Freedown was grazed by sheep.

The wood provided more than just fencing materials. Look at the pdf file in History to find out a little more.

 

 

Here are some spring time photos of the Woods in 2003.

 

The wood is now maintained by the National Trust.

 

 

2004 Spring photos

the photographs were all taken

in April from early through mid to late.

(Total 24)

 
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Tree Vandalism - June 2004

The Parish Council have received a letter from the National Trust regarding vandalism to trees.

The removal of Ivy (Hedera helix) from trees is a debatable subject and one of personal opinion.

click HERE for pdf

 

Letter to Parish Council June 2004

 

Ivy Friend or Foe

an article written by an Arborist

 

 

 

 

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