by Red Squirrel | Sep 18, 2025 | News, Supporters, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
Felling work at Howes Wood is progressing well this September, and we’re on track to finish by the end of the month. These photographs show the careful woodland management being carried out by our team and machinery. Once the autumn rains arrive, we will replant the...
by Red Squirrel | Sep 10, 2025 | Education, News, Supporters, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
The pond was dug out today thanks to Rod and his digger! The spot was chosen because there was only bramble and sedge growing there. We thought it would be wet but even 5′ down it was very dry and the pure clay was like sand! There were no tree stumps or even...
by Red Squirrel | Jul 31, 2025 | News, Supporters, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
Safer Paths for Squirrels – and Us! 🌿 We’re thrilled to share some important progress in Howes Wood – thanks to the generous support of Island Roads, we’ve taken a big step towards making the woodland safer and more accessible for both our volunteers and future...
by Red Squirrel | Jul 15, 2025 | Event, News, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
Please see Wight Squirrel Project 2025 Bulletin Post for details of Fairs and more red squirrel news
by Red Squirrel | May 21, 2025 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
Rod is cutting away fallen trees so we can make paths through the wood. The Sunday work party opened up paths and made a bridge to cross one of the many ditches. The trees planted last autumn have all survived and are growing well. If you would like to get...
by Red Squirrel | Apr 12, 2025 | News, Volunteering, Woodland
Helen Butler Mbe has been down at Howes Wood with dedicated volunteers Rod & Sally. They are clearing fallen trees from the main track. The biggest is a huge macrocarpa that brought other trees down with it. At this point they still haven’t fought their way...
