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Koseni 2011 Czech Republic – pictures

Posted on December 2, 2011 by stevetomlin

The pictures from this years mowing fortnight in the Czech Republic are now online here. Great memories for me of the week that Christiane and I spent there, mowing and making hay with the other volunteers in a special conservation … Continue reading →

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31st Kosení in Czech Republic

Posted on July 26, 2011 by stevetomlin

The environmental charity Kosenka, based in Valašské Klobouky, has been working to preserve the forests and meadows of the White Carpathian mountain region since 1981. Headed by the charasmatic Mirek Janik, their work includes running educational programmes, an ecological advisory service … Continue reading →

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Mowing in the Czech Republic

Posted on July 12, 2011 by stevetomlin

I’m heading off this week on holiday – to go mowing! Christiane and I are driving to Valašské Klobouky in South Moravia, close to the Slovakian border to take part in a volunteer project run by Kosenka, mowing and making … Continue reading →

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