Site Management

On the last Thursday in February members of Slop Bog Guardians turned out in heavy rain for the monthly work party assisting the DCC Rangers with removal and burning of brush from previously felled Silver Birch trees. Log piles were constructed from the trunks thus creating habitat for insects and small mammals. Maintenance of the bird nesting boxes has been completed where required.
The Dorset Bat Group visited Slop Bog on a preliminary visit but due to adverse weather conditions were unable to carry out any inspection of the boxes on site. A date has been arranged for the end of March when a base line assessment will be carried out.

Notification signs for dog walkers have been placed at the entrances to the heathland enclosure. With the return of grazing cattle and ground nesting birds in March it is important for all visitors to keep to the main paths and for dogs to be kept under close control in this area of Slop Bog. This responsible behaviour will minimise disturbance to livestock and wildlife.

Heavy rain over the past month has resulted in much of the site becoming waterlogged but the recent warm sunny weather has greatly improved the path conditions outside the enclosure