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Gloucestershireshire

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Autumn Programme 2025

 

 

 

Contact leoni.dawson@forestryengland.uk


For those without email, contact either Leoni on 07917 828222 Or Kate on 07786526280

*Please note that work parties start at the normal the time of 9.45 am, but surveys start at 2pm!!*

Arboretum day is on the first Thursday of every month - contact Nina Elvin kristina.elvin@forestryengland.uk

Clearwell Meend day is on the second Thursday of every month - contact Tamsin Sagar tamsin.sagar@forestryengland.uk

The Water Project day is on the third Thursday of every month - contact Stewart Cooper stewart.cooper@forestryengland.uk

 

Tuesday

9 September 25

9.45 am

 

Clanna Woods

Take the B4228 from St Briavels. Turn left onto Church Lane and then left onto Barnage Lane. Closest postcode is GL15 6AH

Access SO 583 022

(What3Words - mimic.surpasses.export)

Remove Laurel

Tuesday

16 September 25

9.45 am

 

Bladderwort pond

Meet at Ruspidge Halt car park. When coming into Cinderford on the B4226, the car park is on the left. We will then convoy to site so please arrive by 9.40.

(if numbers attending are good some will go to the butterfly banks).

Access SO 583 022

(What3Words - ///stolen.tagging.pianists)

Remove parrots feather. Please bring spades, loppers and saws.

Tuesday

23 September 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Wigpool Nature Reserve

1.5 miles north-west of Mitcheldean

Access SO651196

(What3Words: apron.likening.florists)

Tree thinning to maintain open habitats, mostly birch but some small oaks, isolated overgrown gorse bushes.

Tuesday

30 September 25

9.45 am

 

Butterfly banks at Ruspidge Halt

From Valley Road roundabout, Cinderford take the track to the burger van (turn off Valley Road at SO649138). Follow this track past the burger van and park just beyond the metal barrier behind the sewage works. The track is much improved, but please drive carefully. Alternative parking at Ruspidge Halt with a walk to the meeting point.

SO 6455 1382

(What3Words - ///observes.saturate.unsettled)

Scrub and birch clearance

Tuesday

7 October 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Wigpool Nature Reserve

1.5 miles north-west of Mitcheldean

SO651196

(What3Words: apron.likening.florists)

CANCELLED

Tuesday

14 October 25

9.45 am

 

Flaxley Woods

Go up the track opposite Gunns Mill towards the kennels. Meet at barrier

SO 6771 1595

(What3Words - ///bonkers.repeating.snappy)

Coppice clearance

Tuesday

21 October 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Wigpool Nature Reserve

1.5 miles north-west of Mitcheldean

SO651196

(What3Words: apron.likening.florists)

Tree thinning to maintain open habitats, mostly birch but some small oaks, isolated overgrown gorse bushes.

Tuesday

28 October 25

9.45 am

 

Darkhill Iron Works and Gorsty Knoll

Park in the Darkhill Iron Works carpark.

SO 588 087

(What3Words - liquid.kebabs.drifting)

Scrub clearance

Tuesday

4 November 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Wigpool Nature Reserve

1.5 miles north-west of Mitcheldean

SO651196

(What3Words: apron.likening.florists)

Tree thinning to maintain open habitats, mostly birch but some small oaks, isolated overgrown gorse bushes.

Tuesday

11 November 25

9.45 am

 

Shortstanding Highmeadow

Take Bracelands Drive down past the Christchurch/Woodlands Forest Holidays Campsite. Continue downhill, over the speed ramps and take the first track on the right immediately before the houses on the right. Take the track for 360m until you come to the wooden barrier on the right. Drive through the barrier and continue along the forest road for approx. 800m to the large opening and parking area.

SO 5598 1338

(What3Words - ///making.optimally.tomato)

Scrub clearance

Tuesday

18 November 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Edgehills Nature Reserve

Half a mile north of Cinderford at Plump Hill.The nearest postcode GL17 OHB

SO659169

(What3Words: factored.decays.books)

Tree thinning to maintain open habitats, mostly birch but some small conifer.

Tuesday

2 December 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Edgehills Nature Reserve

Half a mile north of Cinderford at Plump Hill.The nearest postcode GL17 OHB

SO659169

(What3Words: factored.decays.books)

Tree thinning to maintain open habitats, mostly birch but some small conifer.

Tuesday

16 December 25

10.00 am

 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Edgehills Nature Reserve

Half a mile north of Cinderford at Plump Hill.The nearest postcode GL17 OHB

SO659169

(What3Words: factored.decays.books)

Tree thinning to maintain open habitats, mostly birch but some small conifer.

Arboretum workdays first Thursday in the month.
Clearwell Meend workdays second Thursday of the month. Forest Waters work parties third Thursday of every month.

 

 

All tasks are led by FC Ranger start at 9.45 am or GWT Ranger start at 10.00 am,and finish around 3pm

Guidelines for FC/GWT volunteers- please read and take note!

* When driving on forest roads please drive at 15mph maximum - be aware of other forest users – walkers/dogs/cyclists/horse riders etc.

* Please wear appropriate work wear e.g. gloves, work boots, old clothes, bump cap (goggles available),

* Keep safe working distances from each other - 2 tree lengths when felling and 15 metres from a strimmer.

* Never work close to or under a powerline.

* Work carefully, stay safe! Avoid lone working and report any hazards, near misses or dangerous occurrences to supervisor.

* Please see detailed risk assessments at sessions.

There is ALWAYS a qualified First Aider on site so don't be shy about requesting help - Even minor cuts need treating to avoid infection!

 

 

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2012

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2011

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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