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Birch removal

A birch tree has been drooping for the past few years, overhanging a specimen oak tree planted in 2015. We decided that in order to ensure the best conditions for the oak, the birch had to go…

 

 

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The oak will now have a chance to thrive

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2022 Autumn video of the wood from Gary Douglas

We are grateful to Gary for his expert recording of the wood:

Teamwork

“I like the teamwork aspect - it's very satisfying to see the difference we can make together in just a two-hour session.
I see this time as an 'outdoor gym' which has the bonus of contributing to the quality of our environment.
It's a friendly and creative group with a wide range of skills, and I learn something about the living world every week."

- quote from a WWV member.

Acknowledgements

We appreciate grant aid from:

BTCV
The Cooperative Bank
Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment
West Oxfordshire District Council
Witney Lions
Witney Town Council
Witney Town Hall Charity

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