The Thicket
Creating a Friends of the Thicket Group & Green Week (June 7-14, 2025)
Members of the Civic Society, town residents, and walkers on the historic Thicket Path have consistently voiced concerns regarding the current condition of The Thicket. There is a perception that natural regeneration is not keeping pace with the regular tree felling conducted by HDC. Additionally, it is believed that the substantial amounts of felled or fallen trunks, branches, and undergrowth hinder regrowth.
Concerns have also been raised about the impact of new housing developments on The Thicket, and the increasing number of cyclists deterring pedestrians and runners from using this ancient footpath.
The Parish Council of Houghton & Wyton (the Thicket is located within their Parish) supports the Civic Society plan to establish a Friends volunteer group to help sustain The Thicket for the future, and HDC agreed there was a role for volunteers to assist with:
i) Clearing the land of invasive weeds and uncleared undergrowth.
ii) Planting appropriate woodland bulbs.
The HDC Countryside Team will provide a copy of the Assessment and the most recent Management Plan, along with details and photographs of the invasive species to be removed.
St Ives Civic Society is supporting Green Week – 7-14 June 2025
The historic Thicket needs our help! Become a Friend of the Thicket Path, help us fundraise for it, weed it and plant it to ensure it has a healthy future.
We welcome your support, contact chair@stivescivic.org.uk