Deer Hide to Bat Cave – Phil Rudlin

Forestry England decided to convert a redundant Deer Hide into something more useful – a roost for bats. This article charts the progress of the so-called Bat Cave.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2022)

Lifting the cover of darkness – Steve Horton

As ‘a bit of a gadget geek’, Steve has been drawn to the wonders of ultrasound. In this article he explains how he got involved and what he has found – from Bats to Grasshoppers and Crickets and small mammals. He also gives a guide about how to get started.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2022)

Helping Black Poplars at Bewdley – Mike Averill

In 2022 Mike Averill planted a Black Poplar sapling on the riverbank upstream of Bewdley, he had taken a cutting from a fallen branch in 2015. Taking good care of it by watering through the drought he hopes it will have a long life there.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2022)

Modern Cherry Production & some Problems for British Growers – Brian Stephens

Traditional commercial cherry production ceased in the UK and elsewhere in the early 1960s, for economic reasons. This demise stimulated research and as a result a whole new industry has developed world wide using new rootstocks, new varieties, (cultivars), and new techniques. In his article, Brian provides an insight to some of the complex challenges that are being addressed in order to try to rejuvenate the commercial growing of UK commercial Cherry instead of importing up to 90% to meet demand.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2020)

Playing the Long Game in the Wyre Forest – Mark Duffield

In this article Mark explains why sometimes it is possible to observe an occasional tree with a blue band painted in it, together with a small silver disk embossed with the letters “LTMN”. As Mark explains, these letters refer to Long Term Monitoring Network (LTMN), created by Natural England.  He goes on to provide the details of this scheme within the Wyre Forest.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2020)

Ruskin in Wyre: Ruskin Land – Jenny Robbins

Revealing hidden secrets of Ruskin Land in the heart of the Wyre Forest, the Ruskin in Wyre Project has been all about rediscovering , revealing , and reinterpreting this special place. In this article Jenny explains how John Ruskin’s vision of a ‘beautiful, peaceful, fruitful place’ is being interpreted today.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2018)

Forest Management Day – Susan  Limbrey

The WFSG members spent a very enjoyable day in the company of Alice James and Nick Woodward from Natural England.  Visiting various parts of the forest, Alice and Nick were able to explain the thinking behind several woodland management projects operated by Natural England and how these will benefit the conservation of wildlife in the forest.

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2018)

In Search of Canopy Invertebrates – Rosemary Winnall, Mick Blythe and Roy Finch

The authors describe how they recorded invertebrates from several tree canopies in Wyre, with photographs showing methods used and some of the species found. 

(From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2012)

Shepherding Grazing Systems – Mark Cleaver

From the Wyre Community Land Trust, Mark describes a trial grazing system involving Dexter cattle accompanied daily into the forest to graze rides and glades.

(From the Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2011)