After several weeks of work to create a new stone sculpture to replace the old wooden head of the dragon which had deteriorated beyond repair, the new face was finally manoeuvred into place in mid March and secured into place at the head of the existing stone wall. Creating a long term replacement to the … Continue reading The Wantley Dragon lives to fight another day
Building a leaky dam to help the Willow Tit bird
The Steel Valley Project team have recently been carrying out lots of work in the Sheffield City Council managed woods at Fox Glen near Deepcar. Just before Christmas, we worked on some natural flood management in the woodland, which also helped to create a more suitable habitat for the Willow Tit bird. Building a "leaky dam" … Continue reading Building a leaky dam to help the Willow Tit bird
Managing the meadow at Bitholmes Wood
At the end of September, our volunteers were out working on the meadow at the edge of Bitholmes Wood (located between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar). The woods are owned by the Woodland Trust and the Steel Valley Project undertakes an annual contract to help manage the rich variety of species in the meadow. What work … Continue reading Managing the meadow at Bitholmes Wood
Himalayan Balsam Clearance – Bitholmes Wood
Volunteers at the Steel Valley Project have recently been working to clear areas of Himalayan balsam in Bithholmes Wood. The woods are owned by the Woodland Trust and located between Deepcar and Wharncliffe Side. They are a popular place for walkers and those searching for the Wantley Dragon. What is Himalayan balsam? Himalayan balsam was … Continue reading Himalayan Balsam Clearance – Bitholmes Wood