A Forest of Marston Vale (FOMV) site, Rectory farm has a variety of habitats in varying stages of development (the FOMV are planting woodlands). Some woods are newly planted, others are well established. On Saturday 25th October, volunteers from BTCV and Cranfield University got together to create glades in an area of wood alongside the cycle route 51 at the bottom of Rectory Lane in Cranfield.
Above: Felling a small tree
Above: Yes, you guessed it “TIIIIIMMMMMMBBBBBEEEEEERRRR.” That’s not what Bruce actually said, but he is clearly enjoying the experience.
Above: Jane helping Guy saw up the logs.
Above: One of the habitat piles we created with the leftover branches. These piles are good for insects & therfore birds.
Above: One of the glades after the trees had been felled