DEAN GREEN TEAM
Wildlife Conservation Group in the
Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
DEAN GREEN TEAM
Wildlife Conservation Group in the
Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
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Spring Programme 2008
| Date | Location and Directions A Forestry Commission van will be parked at all meeting places from 9.45am. Please follow white arrows to work site. |
Type of work | Grid Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 08 | Clanna Leave the B4228 St Briavels road at Hewelsfield and take the minor road towards Alvington. Follow the arrows from the crossroads by Barnage Farm
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Clearance work along the old canl to remove invasive laurel |
SO584023
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| 15 Jan 08 | Milkwall Meet in the Darkhill carpark off the Sling – Fetter Hill road. Walk to the barrier and go left along the cycle path following the arrows. |
Coppicing and bracken control to enhance habitat for the small pearl bordered fritillary, violets and adders. | SO588087 |
| 22 Jan 08 | Edgehills HeathTake A4136 from Drybrook towards Gloucester, at Plump Hill turn right taking track to prominent radio masts, follow arrows from road towards lodge.
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Cutting scrub on the heathland and limestone grassland | SO658155 |
29 Jan 08 |
Oakenhill From Parkend head towards Yorkley, cross over the railway lines. Take the first right onto Church Drive, from the church follow the white arrows.
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Coppicing | SO621076 |
05 Feb 08 |
Milkwall Meet in the Darkhill carpark off the Sling – Fetter Hill road. Walk to the barrier and go left along the cycle path following the arrows.
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Coppicing and bracken control to enhance habitat for the small pearl bordered fritillary, violets and adders. | SO588087 |
12 Feb 08 |
Crabtree Hill FC/GWT ReserveMeet at Kensley Lodge entrance, first left turn after Speech House Woodlands car park when travelling east toward Cinderford, then follow arrows.
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Clearing scrub from rides + heathland to maintain heathland habitat. | SO626128 |
19 Feb 08 |
Clanna Leave the B4228 St Briavels road at Hewelsfield and take the minor road towards Alvington. Follow the arrows from the crossroads by Barnage Farm
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Clearance work along the old canl to remove invasive laurel | SO584023 |
26 Feb 08 |
Hedgelaying Course - ChristchurchBooking required, maximum of 8 volunteers on a first come first served basis.
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Hedgelaying Course lead by a professional hedgelayer | SO568129 |
04 Mar 08 |
Clearwell Meend Leave Coleford on the Chepstow road towards Sling. Turn right before the Miners Arms and follow arrows
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Scrub clearance to maintain limestone grassland and areas of sphagnum moss. | SO581087 |
11 Mar 08 |
Wigpool FC/GWT Reserve Leave Drybrook heading north, turn right at the first crossroads (near organ museum), then take next left signposted Wigpool. Follow road to meet point
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Birch and gorse removal to maintain heathland habitat. | SO653193 |
18 Mar 08 |
Milkwall Meet in the Darkhill carpark off the Sling – Fetter Hill road. Walk to the barrier and go left along the cycle path following the arrows. |
Coppicing and bracken control to enhance habitat for the small pearl bordered fritillary, violets and adders. | SO588087 |
| 25 Mar 08 | The Park, Tidenham FC/GWT/RSPB reserveCar park by roadside with Offas Dyke sign. Proceed through barrier on to heath |
Heathland birch and gorse removal | ST559994 |
02 Apr 08 |
Clearwell Meend Leave Coleford on the Chepstow road towards Sling. Turn right before the Miners Arms and follow arrows
|
Scrub clearance to maintain limestone grassland and areas of sphagnum moss | SO581087 |
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