· Sustainable South Brent’s Hedges and Woodland Group - The ‘Steepers’
We undertake conservation projects like hedge laying and woodland coppicing, as well as harvesting wood fuel, in and around South Brent. We enjoy the traditional skills and satisfaction of working outdoors together, while doing our bit to maintain diverse and healthy wildlife habitats. Our practical site work takes place in autumn and winter to avoid disturbance to wildlife You are very welcome to join in our group workdays or see what we’re up to, but please contact us first at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No previous experience needed. We provide guidance, tools and equipment. Sessions run from 10am until about 3pm. Remaining dates for Autumn 2023- Spring 2024
Date Site Activity Led by
Sunday 3 December John Jellicoe’s Hedge Hedgelaying James & Jeannie
Sunday 17 December John Jellicoe’s Hedge Hedgelaying Jude & Mike
Saturday 30 December The Marsh Wood distribution morning
Sunday 7 January Overbrent Wood, Didworthy
Felling and wood collection; Mic, Julia and Mike
Saturday 13 January Tree Hub OSCC 10am-12noon
Distribution of 300 trees from DWT Robin
Sunday 21 January Pat Armstrong’s field Tree planting Robin, Rowan)
Sunday 4 February John Jellicoe’s Hedge Hedgelaying James + ?
Sunday 18 February Penstave Copse NWboundary: Planting hedge - Jude+?
Sunday 3 March TBC
Sunday 17 March TBC
NB. The programme is liable to change. Always contact first to confirm: Rowan Wylie on 07977643376. Join our mailing list: contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See https://ssb.org.uk/projects/hedges-and-woodland/.