Join us for a walk in The Queen’s Inclosure, a remnant of the Forest of Bere managed by Forestry England, as part of the Havant Borough Big Green Week.
The Queen’s Inclosure is described as a plantation on an ancient woodland site and covers 40 hectares of mainly oak with some yew, hazel and small numbers of other species. There are small areas of secondary woodland on the east and west edges. The habitat is classified in a 2001 biodiversity survey as semi-natural broadleaved woodland. According to the survey report there are 35 ancient woodland indicators. Species recorded include all three woodpeckers, nuthatches, sparrowhawks, common cow-wheat, golden rod, five different speedwells and wild service tree. Other birds are regularly seen and heard.
This will be an opportunity to test your tree identification skills and to learn more.
We will also be able to gather seeds to grow into the trees of the future. https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/seed-gathering-season/
All welcome.
Meet at the main entrance in Park Lane, Cowplain, PO8 8AB at 10.00am.
Parking in Park Lane (please do not park on the verge) or in Winscombe Avenue.
Boots or stout shoes are recommended.