Today's task: Tree planting, with Ian Butterfield and the Forest of Bradford team .
At the northern reaches of The Peak District, south of Huddersfield, is Butterley Reservoir. The task today, planting native species such as, holly, oak, hawthorn, Scots pine and hazel. This tree planting was commisined by Yorkshire Water to prevent soil erosion and to minimise flooding. Due to our elevation, topography and the season, the weather was rather fresh.
With breath-taking scenery, and a marvel of Victorian engineering to admire, members of the team were somewhat distracted from the task in hand. We were treated by the sighting of two kestrels and one rather timid flighty vole or something of similar description.
Everyone looks forward to visiting this location again.