Quantock Hills Blog
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Follow the blog of Rangers Andy Harris and Tim Russell as they roam the Quantocks, working to enrich the wildlife and helping keep the Quantocks outstandingly beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Sign up and let them know your thoughts on whats happening day to day on the hills.
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Always rewarding - a great year for Quantock events - Thanks to everyone who attended our series of events this year
23 Nov
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I hope those of you who joined us throughout the year enjoyed them and can I especially thank the leaders that helped us out with so many of the events.
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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE DEADLY - Glorious autumnal weather and stunning views down Aisholt valley provided the perfect setting for Saturday’s Fabulous Fungi walk
08 Nov
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Patrick Watts – Mabbott from Exmoor National Park led the walk through woodland and across old hillside pastures introducing participants to the amazing array of fungi to be found on this environmentally-friendly farm.
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IT WAS A MARVELLOUS NIGHT FOR A MOON WALK - by Iain Porter, Acting Manager
26 Oct
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On a beautiful moonlit night many people enjoyed a wonderful walk over the Quantock Hills whilst raising money for a very worthwhile cause – the Albemarle Centre.
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Red October … - Half term’s here … the sun’s shining and the hills are looking beautiful.
25 Oct
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Good autumn weather always attracts large numbers of people to the hills … the tree colours have been stunning against clear blue skies, possibly the Quantocks at their best!
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Deer Diary - Photo by Matt Peaster
20 Oct
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As the Red Deer rutting season has progressed, my own observations seem to suggest that this season has been a little hit and miss as to how vocal and showy they are being.
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Hart Beat -
18 Oct
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Andy has been busy taking people out to witness the annual deer rut … one of the most exciting wildlife events in the Quantock calendar. It is important to remember that the deer can be pretty evident at this time of year and therefore more vulnerable to less respectful attention.
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Stuck in a Rut -
14 Oct
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With a keen south easterly wind and the occasional rattle call of Mistle Thrushes from amongst the hawthorns, I stood waiting for daybreak but knew I wasn’t alone.
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Fly tippers swatted -
12 Oct
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Following on from my previous blog about flytipping, I am delighted to report that three men from Wellington were successfully prosecuted for fly tipping on the Quantock Hills.
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Autumn Amble -
04 Oct
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One of the most rewarding parts of the Ranger’s job is to lead guided walks and on Saturday I had the pleasure of walking the ridge from Lydeard Hill to Holford with fourteen members of the public as we discussed how the hills are managed and kept an eye open for wildlife.
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SUMMER NIGHTS -
27 Sep
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The AONB Volunteers spend a great deal of time helping me with wildlife surveys of one kind or another. This year they helped with several bird surveys and I’m just getting round to sorting the data out.
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AONB Planning Consultation Comments 2011
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Information leaflets
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Planning Guidance and Position Statements
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PREPARING FOR CHANGE
Climate-proof your tourism business
Quantock Deer Count Results 7 March 2010
The results of the annual Quantock Deer Count held on 7 March 2010.
QUANTOCK ECO EVENTS PROGRAMME
Building Resilient Villages
Quantock Hills Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) Papers
Papers from the partnership committee the Joint Advisory Committeeqhjac_papers_22nd_july_11.pdf
Quantock Hills Visitor Guide
Quantock Hills Visitor Guide
Recreation Leaflets
a full range of leaflets from circular walks to event guides and leaflets to allow you to enjoy the best of the hills
SCC disposal of land
Find out the Quantock Hills AONB Service position
Sustainable Development Fund forms
The SDF for 20011/12 has £45,000 to allocate. This will provide grants to organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals who wish to explore and develop practical projects that enhance, conserve and develop the environment, economy and way of life.
Tick Leaflet
Ticks are becoming more common and a bite from this spider-like parasite could lead to Lyme Disease. This is a treatable infection caused by bacterium transmitted by ticks when they bite. Not every tick carries Lyme Disease and it is important to realise that the disease is relatively rare.
Wild Places competition
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Information
Useful Contacts
Quantock AONB Service
Tel: 01823 451 884
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01823 652 400
www.somersetwildlife.org
National Trust
Tel: 01823 451 814
www.nationaltrust.org
Forestry Commission
Tel: 01278 732 319
