Renovation of a Quantock Pond
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 …
The FoQ Spring Newsletter
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 …
The Elm Project
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 …
Woodlands Pool
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 …
The FoQ AGM
Wednesday 23 March ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Crowcombe Village Hall, Crowcombe.
The 2016 FoQ Events Calendar
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 …
Quantock Birds of Prey
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 …
Crowcombe Park Gate Car Park
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 …
Footpath at Kilve
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.
Funding the AONB Service
Current financial constraints mean that there is pressure on local authorities to reduce their funding contribution and we work to ensure that they are aware both of the importance of the service and what good value it gives.