Sandstone Volunteers' Group - work at Harrison's Rocks
2 days (Sat 1st Dec and Sun 2nd Dec) of work on the lower slopes at Harrisons to clear and re-use the arisings from tree cutting taking place before this event.
This is a chance to hep bring the BMC owned Harrisons back into climbable condition and help us realise the woodland management plan that has been agreed now with the Forestry Commission.
If you can help out, please contact me - adcock@clara.net
The latest (29th Nov 2012) mailing to the SVG...
Hi All...
The work at Harrison's Rocks is going well. In last weekend's rain the group cleared and brashed a large area of Sycamore and other cuttings - a great job well done.
Thanks to all who came out in what were, too say the least, trying conditions.
This week, the final Sycamores should be cut and also trees in 'the compartment' below Orangutang. Consequently, there's still quite a lot to be done.
If you've not yet come out to help (or even if you have and can help us further) please consider coming out on Saturday or Sunday. The weather is forecast to be dry but cold so a good fire might well be in order!
The work will include the continuation of brashing areas where paths have widened, moving some larger sections up to the crag for revetments and the revetment work itself.
Pruners, bowsaw or handbill are the most useful tools for the brashing work. Gardening gloves, old (warm!) clothes and boots... But if you have no tools, it's not a problem.
If you can come out, please let me know or simply turn up - you'll be very welcome. Help us bring all of Harrison's Rocks back to a climbable condition.
Meet 09:30 (both days) in the car park at Harrison's. If you're later, walk along the path below the crag and find us!
Many thanks,
Graham.