Dean Green Team

Wildlife Conservation Group in the

Forest of Dean

Gloucestershire

6 May 2025

Oakenhill Nature Reserve

Grid Ref SO 6289 0818

We returned to Oakenhill Nature Reserve which we try to visit every year to weaken the bracken growth by bashing the young fronds in the early summer. It is a satisfying job to do when the sun is shining!

	The team are gathered under a shady tree. Lasy year's bracken can be seen in the background.
	The sign at the reserve explains our reason to be there.
	Small, green fronds are bashed down across the site.