this we had excellent weather with the Forest at its
most golden.
During the evening session Don Chapman spoke on deer
mentioning in particular the deer of Epping Forest.
Bob Cowlin, the County Badger Recorder then outlined
the problems that roads bring for badgers and the
difficulties involved in moving badgers away from
their home ground.
Colin Ranson then led a discussion and Roger Tabor
of the N.E.London Polytechnic outlined his
researches on road vibration and earthworm behaviour.
Sunday morning Mr. Dunball, Horticultural Advisor to
the Department of the Environment, spoke on the
problems of landscaping roads, tree planting, grass
mixtures, drainage and related subjects.
Mrs. Phillips of the British Trust for Ornithology-
spoke on her breeding birds survey of the Little
Waltham area and showed how different birds had
reacted to having a road thrust through their fields
and hedgerows. After lunch Mrs. Mummery of the
Essex Naturalists Trust spoke on her efforts to get
selected roadside verges around the county preserved
for their flora. Mrs. Mummery then led the final
discussions on roads and the problems they bring
and Mr. Halcrow, Principal of the College and
Course director proposed the final vote of thanks.
The Club would like to express its gratitude to all
those who took part in the course, whether speaking
or listening, especially to Colin Ranson for
chairing the meeting. Also to Mr. & Mrs. Halcrow
for making the centre available and providing
superb facilities including tho good food.
We should also like to thank the Passmore Edwards
Museum for the use of their display material
featuring roads and wildlife conservation.
Ron Allen - Course Tutor.
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