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Ramblings from Finemere Wood
"The scythes swish rhythmically, and the tall grass tumbles. It is hushed as the volunteers are lulled into a meditative state by mindful activity and gentle melodies of bird song."
Wild Writing by Nicola Chester
Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.
"The scythes swish rhythmically, and the tall grass tumbles. It is hushed as the volunteers are lulled into a meditative state by mindful activity and gentle melodies of bird song."
"It is so rewarding to have evidence that Finemere Wood is a place of sanctuary for this globally threatened species."
"a warm and sunny day in the wood was a blessing, energising all into a frenzy of activity."
"Dishevelled, damp and grimy, they look a sorry state. But still they smile and laugh and I don’t doubt they will be back for more of the same in a couple of weeks."
...there is life in the wood, albeit quieter and less colourful than its human companions. Stand still, look, and listen.
"Nature is resilient and I find this grounding. No matter what is going on in the world, or in our personal lives, these trees will continue to grow and thrive as they are repeatedly coppiced…
"Each visit to Finemere Wood stuns us with the emergence of another species. Senses are overloaded with the wonder of bird song, the vibrancy of flora and the buzzing of invertebrates.…