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Bats on Hell Wath

14.10.24

As part of our ongoing survey work a small group of volunteers were out on Sunday 13th October to check on all the bat boxes. John Pearse, a Trustee and certified bat surveyor, led the group and brought along an endoscope so we could see inside the bat boxes to...

Important Announcement

06.09.24

Jem has informed the Trustees that he is no longer able to undertake secretarial duties and has resigned as a Trustee with immediate effect. He will continue as a member of FOHW. Jem has been instrumental to the success of FOHW and the Trustees would like to thank him for...

FREE Family Fun Day

Free Family Fun Day

19.08.24

Grassland Management

07.08.24

The Somme meadow is being cut as part of the grassland restoration project. It will take several scything sessions to clear it all because the blackthorn / hawthorn regrowth makes the meadow quite difficult to scythe. This regrowth may need to be cut back separately. The cut material will be...

Himalayan Balsam - Seasonal Report

29.07.24

FOHW would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts to reduce Himalayan Balsam on Hell Wath this year. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive plant species that needs controlling because it crowds out our native species of plant. It is very difficult to control as each plant produces...

Incredible Grasslands

20.06.24

Plantlife Project Update

08.04.24

Although FOHW are still waiting for an agreement to be officially signed by North Yorkshire Council and Tarmac, Carol & Matthew attended the first project meeting at Three Hagges Wood on 26th March. This was an opportunity for Plantlife to outline the project and for FOHW to connect with representatives...

Log Benches

08.04.24

FOHW are delighted to have another log bench on Hell Wath. Kindly sourced from Fountains Abbey from a tree felled by storms, the log has been installed at the top of the Giant Steps providing a great place to sit and get your breath back after the climb up !...

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