Event Type
Local Meetings
Start date
Event Description:
Wessex Lichen Group New Year Meeting
Date 30th December 2024
Location The Ridge to Park Hill, Lyndhurst, New Forest. Meet at the Parc Pale car park at SU307079 (link to map).
Time 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The intention is to walk along the south side of The Ridge and then head to the old woodland at Park Hill. The heathland on the south side of The Ridge has developed well as a lichen rich heath since last looked at in detail in the 2010s and a recent reconnaissance found the apparently very rare Cladonia brevis. Lots of large well developed thalli, so a good place to learn heathland lichens. Once we have had a good look at the heath there is a nice bit of old Beech – Oak – Holly wood to the south of Parkhill Lawn, which we can walk on to. Bring a packed lunch, stout shoes and a hand lens if you have one (the latter can be provided). Likely to end about 15.30.
To give an idea of numbers and to allow for easy contact if the event has to be cancelled due to bad weather, please email Neil Sanderson (contact on the Wessex group page below) if you plan on attending.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/wessex