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Poxwell Quarry

November 26, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Conservation visit to Poxwell Quarry with particular aim of removing a sycamore tree blocking the full access to and view of the rock-face.

Off road parking at the entrance to the track to the quarry.

Grid Ref: SY 743 835.

This session was originally scheduled for Thu 27 Nov but brought forward due to the forecast of high winds and rain. Mon 24 Nov was bright and still. Ideal for tree-felling!

Tree up
Tree down
Tree processed and removed

Also, an opportunity for a little more work on the limekiln.

Inquisitive cows admiring the limekiln

Details

Date:
November 26, 2018
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Venue

Poxwell Quarry
Poxwell
Dorchester,DorsetDT2 8NDUnited Kingdom
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