Dover Volunteers Update

The Dover reserve volunteers have continued taking down old fences at Lydden Temple Ewell and clearing paths on the reserve, that have become seriously overgrown due to the wet summer. They have also been busy, clearing low scrub regrowth in areas where we are restoring chalk downland. There was relief that the steep seed banks at Dover Castle did not need to be cut for the first time this summer, as the White-faced Woodland sheep have done a fantastic job grazing it. Everyone is now getting excited for bonfires, as the cutting season approaches.

A summer task day and BBQ was held in July for all the Dover volunteers, giving everyone a chance to catch up with other volunteers that they do not see often. It was a relief the weather was nice and dry, compared to last year’s wash out. Despite temperatures being a bit too hot to work in, the volunteers got stuck in the task day and then, enjoyed some well-earned BBQ food at lunch. It was lovely seeing everyone enjoy themselves.