Piling wood progressively in the place you're going to burn it isn't a good
idea because you could have hedgehogs inside it all. If you can, move the
pile and while you're moving it look out for hedgehogs. Many hedgehogs have
come out of hibernation early this year because of the mild winter we've had
but now it's gone colder they've gone back into hibernation again. During
January I found 5 wandering about looking very sleepy but quite healthy -
they'd just woken up too early!!! If you care about hedgehogs (gardeners
usually do), please check there aren't any in your bonfire before you get it
going. Of course, some people couldn't give a stuff about them but I hope
you're not one of those )

Jaqy


Laphing Boy wrote:
Hi. (new to group)

I checked your FAQ's, and could not find the advice I was after.

I have a load of branches from trees that blew down. I want to burn
them, but have been failing in the bonfire department. Any good
advice on how to light a bonfire?

Thanks

Ian