Tag Archives: copse

Showcasing Traditional Crafts on St David’s Day

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Peter Coates has started laying the copse hedges this week – Yorkshire Style.   Hedge laying is a traditional method of hedge management that dates back to pre-Roman times; there are different styles for different areas of the country, depending on … Continue reading →

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Oak Canopy & Logs – Questions

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

The tree work has generated many questions. One recent one is ‘why the oak tree canopy has been cut back, as it was lovely to walk under?’  Answer – It is dead wood that has been cut out of the … Continue reading →

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Taming the Copse

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

We know, from all the feedback we have received,  that the ‘taming’ of the two copses in the Park has been a priority with a lot of people.  The main reason being their use as a ‘drugs den’ (both plastic … Continue reading →

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