The variety of the Quantocks never fails to surprise. A recent survey of fungi on the hills discovered 142 different species with a number of rare or interesting ones. Perhaps not many of us are that interested in fungi but …
By Keith Edwards The pond on Woodlands Hill, in the parish of Holford and owned by the National Trust, is believed to be a mediaeval stock pond. In the last 30 years it has become increasingly dry in the summer …
Members should have received their Spring Newsletter in the post, together with the updated FoQ Directory of Business Members. People say it’s worth joining the Friends for the Newsletter alone. It’s full of articles of Quantockian interest – wildlife, conservation …
Several years ago we started an interesting project to plant young elm trees grown from disease resistant stock. Twelve saplings have been planted in different locations round the hills and these are being carefully tended and monitored but it will …
A group of enthusiasts aided by the National Trust are undertaking a scheme to renovate an old pond on Woodlands hill. This includes the creation of a hibernaculum for use by amphibians to over-winter. We have made a contribution, and …
Wednesday 23 March ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Crowcombe Village Hall, Crowcombe.
There are some exciting events planned for 2016. Some fun, some interesting, some both. Members will get the FoQ Events newsletter in the post in February and details will be posted here after our members have had the chance to …
Chris Sperring brought this beautiful barn owlet and a tawny owl to our September talk In Nether Stowey. Very informative on the best sort of habitats for these beautiful birds. If you have any spare land, his advice to attract …
The present car park is a cause of concern because of its condition and also because it is an ugly scar. We are exploring the possibility of creating a new parking area close to Crowcombe Park with much improved parking …
We are working to create a footpath beside the A39 to link Kilve village with the footpath up Holford Glen without having to walk along this dangerous section of the A39.