DEAN GREEN TEAM Wildlife Conservation Group in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire

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17 February 2026

Parson's Allotment

Grid Ref ST559981

 

Hidden amongst the trees is the Queen Victoria Jubilee Stone dated 1897 which marks her 60 year diamond jubilee. Parson's Allotment was given to the vicar of Tidenham in 1815 as part of the enclosure acts of 1810 to replace the tythes previously given to the church - hence the name 'Parson's'. The Forestry Commission obtained the land in 1929.

The team had two tasks today - clearing around the Jubilee stone and clearing in the glade.

	This is the Jubilee stone and the team used their scythes to clear the low bramble and bracken.
	This is the glade deep in the woods being cleared of small trees.
	Time for a break!