Our small area of willow plantation, next to the classroom, is getting a makeover. I have decided to try and improve the habitat and biodiversity in that area. The willow trees had not been managed previously and consequently had grown as mainly high spindly trees. This meant very little plant growth below and almost no bird nesting or activity in the area.

I have started to coppice the central area to increase the light in that area and hopefully the coppiced tress will grow back as much bushier and useful habitat. Time will tell.

Here are a few pictures of our progress.