While winter is a dormant period for much of the wildlife on Ashdown Forest – it…
Category: Forestry and Nature
A Traditional Guide to Harvesting Sloes & Making Your Own Sloe Gin
Each autumn, the hedgerows of Britain yield a familiar treasure: the dark, dusky sloe. These wild…
Remembrance on Ashdown Forest
By Peter Lindsey Hundreds of people gathered at the Airman’s Grave on Ashdown Forest on Sunday…
Ashdown Forest – Fighting the Fly-tippers
Fly-tipping puts wildlife and visitors at risk and can pollute land and water courses. The two…
Spring Changes
We were just having our morning coffee when suddenly smoke started billowing across the valley. It…
Stormy’s Adventures; Sheffield Park
By Stormy the Dog I visited Sheffield Park in Danehill with my family and some friends…
Stormy’s Adventures; Harrisons Rocks, Eridge, Kent
By Stormy the Dog Mum has started taking me on a new walk lately. Apparently she…
This Way to Discovery and Adventure! Ashdown Forest reveals its “Gateway to Nature”
By Peter Lindsey Visitors to Ashdown Forest will be left in no doubt that they are…
Our Last Peace Rose
The Peace Rose is my favourite. Probably because of its beauty and fragrance, but also for…
Be Deer Aware – a plea to motorists to slow down on Forest roads
By Peter Lindsey Drivers travelling through Ashdown Forest are being advised to slow down as the…