Blog: Charlotte Karmali

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.

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Frosty ground with a woodland clearing and tall trees behind

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

The volunteers return to the woods from their Christmas break enticed by the promise of things to come, and a slice of cake

Group sitting in chairs outside with pile of branches in front

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

"we return to work on the drovers’ track for the final work party of the year, our favourite place."

Volunteers creating a woodland scallop

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

It's time to create woodland scallops that will kickstart new growth, new habitats, and a greater abundance and medley of life.

Hawthorn berries

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

What's the appeal of volunteering here? “Exercise, companionship, contributing to the sustainability of nature and wildlife and most of all, meeting other like-minded people."

Sloes on blackthorn

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

"Gently swishing and swaying through the tall grasses, it is a restorative workout for both the mind and body" 

Drovers track

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

Bugle

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

The volunteers are back at Finemere Wood discovering old friendships, wild flowers and the joy of scything.

Bluebells

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

Wood anemone

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

Red admiral on blackthorn

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.