Colwick Woods Flora & Fauna
Ancient Woodland
Areas within compartment 2, 3a and 5 (see map below) are classified as "ancient". (Nottingham City Council Local Plan 1997) This national designation means the land is known to have been under continuous woodland since 1600 and by implication far longer.
The slopes of the wood, (compartments 1,2,5,6), support high forest dominated by Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) with Oak (Quercus robur), beech (Fagus sylvatica) wild cherry (Prunus avium) and field maple (Acer campestre). On the highest point of the woodland next to the covered reservoirs, (compartment 3a) oak becomes the dominant canopy tree and the ground flora supports yorkshire fog grass (Holcus lanatus) with bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta ) and bramble.
Grey Sedge grows in a small colony alongside Colwick Road (compartment 1). It has survived there for several years. This is the only site in Nottinghamshire that this species has been recorded but is not at the current time identified in the Local Biodiversity Action Plan..
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Stargazing Event
Have a look at some photos!
On the 21st January we hosted an evening of stargazing with the telescopes
of the Nottingham Astronomical Society.
Although a cloudy night, two to three hundred people turned up. Through the
telescopes, the planet Jupiter and four of its moons could be seen, also stars
which were identified by the experts from the Nottingham Astronomical Society.
The Wildlife in the City project were also encouraging us to look at nature
at night and led walks around the mystical and majestic woodlands.
It was an enjoyable and informative evening.
We also had a tombola where the star prize was a gold, diamond and garnet ring.
The ring was not won on the night so will be carried forward to the tombola
to be held at the Gala Day on July 8th.
COMING JULY 8th
Gala Day
This year's annual Gala Day is to be held on July 8th 2012, it's still in the planning stage at the moment so details to follow. Last year was a great success, the weather was very kind to us and we were blessed with a lovely sunny day. We had numerous stalls including, 'Blood, Guts and Gore' who does television work with lifelike wounds, face painting, crafts, kites, plants, bric a brac, natural healing, and caterers, as well as community stalls such as 'Wildlife in the City' and the Police.
The owl man was there along with displays of dog training, music and dancing.
To raise funds to carry on our work we had 'name the teddy' and tombola which proved to be popular.
A great time seemed to be had by all so put the date in your diary.
Monday February 6th
Annual Meeting
Monday February 6th 2012, 7.00 pm
Bakersfield and Neighbourhood Community
Association, 312 Sneinton Dale.
AGENDA
• Reports and statements of account for 2011
• Election of officers to the organising committee
• Amendments to constitution
• Matters arising
• Any other business
• Date of next annual general meeting