Traditional heavy horses working to remove trees at RHS Rosemoor

Trusted article source icon
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Profile image for North Devon Journal

North Devon Journal

IF YOU go to RHS Rosemoor today there's a chance you might see traditional heavy horses removing the last of 100 spruce trees from the Lower Woodland area

RHS Garden Rosemoor has enlisted the help of Ben May from Forest Craft and his team – Tom and Joey (the horses) – to remove the trees which have been felled by the Rosemoor garden team.

The trees died due to a Spruce Beetle attack and needed to be removed as delicately as possible so not to disturb the important habitat underneath. Tom and Joey have been seen effortlessly towing the enormous tree trunks, weighing up to half a ton each and up to 30ft in length, up through the stumps of Lower Woodland Walk.

A special viewing area has been screened off so visitors to the garden can watch the heavy horses in safety.

Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk

myprint-247

View details

Print voucher

Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.

Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk

Contact: 01858 468192

Valid until: Wednesday, May 22 2013

The horses were due to be working today but it might be best to phone RHS Rosemoor to check before travelling: 01805 624067.

Normal garden admission applies.

0
Tweet this article
Report

Your comments awaiting moderation

Be the first to comment

max 4000 characters
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tell us about your area

Got some interesting news? Write about it and let your whole community know.

  Write an article