·            Sustainable South Brent’s Hedges and Woodland Group - The ‘Steepers’

We undertake conservation projects like hedge laying and woodland coppicing, as well as harvesting wood fuel, in and around South Brent. We enjoy the traditional skills and satisfaction of working outdoors together, while doing our bit to maintain diverse and healthy wildlife habitats. Our practical site work takes place in autumn and winter to avoid disturbance to wildlife You are very welcome to join in our group workdays or see what we’re up to, but please contact us first at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No previous experience needed. We provide guidance, tools and equipment. Sessions run from 10am until about 3pm. Remaining dates for Autumn 2023- Spring 2024

Date                                       Site                                      Activity                                                Led by

Sunday 3 December        John Jellicoe’s Hedge    Hedgelaying                                                James & Jeannie

Sunday 17 December      John Jellicoe’s Hedge    Hedgelaying                                                Jude & Mike

Saturday 30 December   The Marsh                        Wood distribution morning

Sunday 7 January             Overbrent Wood, Didworthy

Felling and wood collection; Mic, Julia and Mike

Saturday 13 January        Tree Hub OSCC 10am-12noon

Distribution of 300 trees from DWT Robin

Sunday 21 January           Pat Armstrong’s field    Tree planting                                                 Robin, Rowan)

Sunday 4 February           John Jellicoe’s Hedge    Hedgelaying                                                James + ?

Sunday 18 February         Penstave Copse NWboundary: Planting hedge - Jude+?

Sunday 3 March                TBC

Sunday 17 March              TBC

NB. The programme is liable to change. Always contact first to confirm: Rowan Wylie on 07977643376. Join our mailing list: contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See https://ssb.org.uk/projects/hedges-and-woodland/.