Author Archives: Nici Ruggiero
Hidden Oak tree revealed
Over time this beautiful old Oak tree had become hidden by Holly trees which had self-seeded in the woods. It was completely surrounded, so over the last couple of weeks the FONGW Team set to work to remove the … Continue reading
‘WAY OUT’ fingerpost reinstated
This very rotten oak fingerpost has been down for sometime. The Friends of Northaw Great Wood team sourced the materials and gathered to reinstate the post, enabling visitors to exit the carpark safely. … Continue reading
A misty morning in January ‘Yellow’ trail…
Keeping the Holly in check…
Last week the volunteering team carried out ongoing work creating vistas in the woodland… By cutting down and lifting the invasive Holly it increases the potential for more growth diversity within the woods. Opening it up … Continue reading
Removal of plastic wire mesh fencing
The Friends Team (FONGW) carried out long overdue, much needed work in the woods during November and December 2025. Many years ago, plastic wire mesh fencing had been installed creating an enclosure over a large area in the … Continue reading
An active few months for FONGW Work Party…
Several UK and European named storms had brought down vulnerable trees across both main routes and subsidiary tracks. Over the last few months the Work Party have been able to bring them down, clear the logs aside and make pathways … Continue reading