The image below shows the scene on Wednesday 23rd of April after Storm Franklin toppled two mature poplars within the Milesmere/Thorncliffe Wood end of the Bluebell Circuit. One crashed onto the largest of TMAEG’s spring flower glades containing recently planted English bluebells and wood anemones.
But, just when you need them…the TMAEG volunteers are on hand!
First things first, sizing up the problem? Then a risk assessment – it’s quite a job and we don’t want any volunteers hurt. Looking possible and so the mangled branches are removed first but can the team also tackle the removal of that section of the trunk which lies across the glade?
Brian saws up the trunk. A new blade for the bow saw made it a much easier task.
Simon and Brian sawing the trunk into smaller and of course, liftable sections.
The glade is now cleared and the picture shows the cut end of the poplar trunk. The woven fence can now be restored. There is a good chance that many of the bluebells will have survived.
Well done TMAEG volunteers and all done within three days of the fallen trees being found.