The coppice stools created by coppicing last year have flourished as a result of opening up the tree canopy to allow more light to reach the ground.
In addition to coppicing, and the inevitable litter picking, Gerrard started to create a hedge by laying some of the smaller hawthorn trees. Vegetation around the car park was also trimmed and the build-up of mud in the car park was removed with a shovel.
While there wasn't quite so much rubbish to remove this time, Quadron's trailer was again used to remove old fencing and concrete rubble.
Sadly, being a Sunday, fly-tippers were also spotted dumping rubbish at the 'recycling area'.
If you see people fly-tipping, please report it to the Police using 101. Dumping of garden waste over back fences is also still a problem, and one that we will continue to work to address with local residents.
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The 'Drowned Rats', aka the Kingston 'Greenace' Volunteers having a well-earned tea break from coppicing at Tolworth Brook Wood.
A neatly coppiced hazel stool.
Vegetation flourishing after last year's work.
The beginnings of Gerrard's hedge.
The clean car park.
And, the horrendous mess that is the recycling area at Meldone Close. If you see someone fly-tipping please report it to the Police by dialling 101.
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