This hidden reserve on the edge of the Lincoln City boundary is a haven
for wildlife tucked in between the houses on Cross O'Cliff Hill and the LSST
school. It is a rediscovered orchard with the remnants of some rare
apple and pear tree varieties that the LCC has restored and is maintaining
with the replanting of new fruit trees of Lincolnshire varieties of fruit.
The work for the LCG today was a mix of hedgelaying, tree planting and scrub clearing. A group of about 10 of us, together with some local residents and Matt from LCC gathered to start the days work. The weather started clear but later threatened rain (what a surprise!) although thankfully never delivered on its threat.
The hedge layers set about clearing the hedge line, clearing off tree guards and choosing the best hedge plants to lay. It was a new hedge, planted only a few years earlier, so it was a joy to work on and we managed about 15metres in a day (with only 5 of us), including stakes and bindings. The occasional use of the chainsaw helped speed things up.
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The tree planters and scrub clearers worked on the north edge of the reserve and planted small trees to start a new hedge against the boundary with the houses. They also cleared plenty of invasive trees (no fruit types) and shrubs to open up areas into more of an old style orchard layout. The scrub was duly burnt on 2 bonfires kept small to keep the neighbours happy (in theory!). All in all an enjoyable and varied days conservation work.
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Julian