Not a cutting any more. Warwickslade Cutting, once a straight, deep cut, forest drain, now meanders gracefully between the open stands of Warwick Slade, a beautiful and vibrant stream. You'd not know, the transformation still amazes me every time I walk here. Already the Slade is becoming boggy, and care is needed when walking the course of the stream, or before you know it, you'll be shin deep with wet feet. I got wet feet. There's no doubt the forest is much wetter, and for much longer, than it was 20 years ago. The affects of bog woodland restoration have been pronounced in this part of the forest particularly. During the wettest periods the open areas, and woodland, are underwater for days or even weeks at a time, and areas of that standing water will endure until late spring. Calm walking today, lovely, the air was clean too.
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