Sunday 14 May:  Spring field meeting at Ashridge, Herts

A classic SSSI site managed by the National Trust, and well-studied over many years, comprising ancient semi-natural woodland with areas dominated by oak, beech and birch, ponds and areas of grassland. Parking is on hard standing area known as Barracks Square, about half way along Monument Ride, which is off B4506 between Dunstable and Berkhamsted, Grid ref: SP 975128.

Guest leader:  Alick Henrici