On a rather wet morning volunteers were at work in the area known as the “Snake Pit”, due to the presence of Adders. The task was to cut down gorse and small Birch trees to open up suitable grassland habitat for reptiles. Gorse was to be left to make habitat piles for reptiles and insects and reduce further growth of gorse. Branches of birch were piled together and the trunks cut into four feet lengths and piled near the path for the use of local people for firewood.. Warden Lucas thanked the group for their continued activity despite the cold rain. He also discussed the installation of a memorial bench, in honour of Phil who died early this year.
