DEAN GREEN TEAM Wildlife Conservation Group in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire |
Spring and Summer Programme 2024
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 April 24 9.45 am |
Beaver enclosure/Piano corner SO 6213 1541 Turn off the A4136 at Brierley onto the Pludds road. Worksite is the first barrier entranceway on the left. |
Fenceline clearance and bridge building. |
Tuesday 16 April 24 9.45 am |
Forest of Dean Cycle Centre SO 607 126 Take the B4226 Coleford-Cinderford road and at the crossroads with the B4234 turn north and follow the signs to the Cycle Centre. |
Tree guard removal. Please bring knives for cutting through ties. |
Tuesday 30 April 24 9.45 am |
Bark Rack SO 5411 1251 Take the A4136 out of Staunton towards Monmouth. Worksite is the first barrier entranceway on the right. |
Tree cage removal. Bring bolt croppers and wire cutters if you have them. |
Tuesday 14 May 24 9.45 am |
Beaver enclosure/Piano corner SO 6213 1541 Turn off the A4136 at Brierley onto the Pludds road. Worksite is the first barrier entranceway on the left. |
Fenceline clearance and bridge building. |
Tuesday 21 May 24 2.00 pm |
Foxes Bridge Survey SO 644 138 From Valley Road roundabout, Cinderford take the track to the burger van on the Linear Park (turn off Valley Road at SO649138). Follow this track past the burger van and park just beyond the metal barrier behind the sewage works. Please drive carefully and slowly on the track and look out for potholes. |
Survey We will be joined by Audlem Wildlife and Ecology Group. |
Tuesday 28 May 24 2.00 pm |
Serridge Survey SO 637 088 Meet by the metal barrier. Drive down the track opposite the petrol station at Brierley. |
Survey |
Tuesday 4 June 24 9.45 am |
Oakenhill SO 6289 0818 When driving out of Parkend towards Yorkley, go past the school and it will be the second barrier entrance on the right. ALSO 2.00 pm Moseley Green SurveySO 637 088 |
Bracken bash young soft fronds! Bring your favourite stick! Survey |
Tuesday 11 June 24 9.45 am |
Gorsty Knoll SO588 087 Park at Darkhill car park. |
Bracken bash young soft fronds! |
Tuesday 18 June 24 9.45 am |
Oakenhill SO 6289 0818 When driving out of Parkend towards Yorkley, go past the school and it will be the second barrier entrance on the right. ALSO 2.00 pm Foxes Bridge SurveySO 644 138 |
Bracken bash young soft fronds! Bring your favourite stick! Survey |
Tuesday 25 June 24 10.30 am |
Gorsty/Dark Hill Summer BBQ!!!!!!!!!!!! SO588 087 Park at Darkhill car park. |
Start at 10.30am for bracken bashing and survey followed by a bbq (location for bbq TBC) |
Tuesday 9 July 24 9.45 am |
Old "Roman" road SO 6563 0936 Take the Roman Road between Soudley and Blackpool Bridge. Parking will be on the track with the big wheelie bins |
Clear edging stones. Please bring trowels/tools to clear off the edging stones. |
Tuesday 16 July 24 9.45 am |
Worcester Walk SO 5948 1161 If driving on the B4226 Speech House Road from Broadwell towards Cannop crossroads it is the first left once you leave Broadwell. Drive up the track and turn left at the top over the cattle grid. |
Bracken bashing! |
Tuesday 23 July 24 9.45 am |
Viney Hill SO 6553 0740 Driving with Wenchford on your left towards Blakeney the worksite barrier entrance (with the FoD sign) will be on your right before Pitching Green. |
Fence removal Please bring pliers, wire cutters, fencing tools and goggles if you have them. |
Tuesday 6 Aug 24 9.45 am |
Bixlade Trail SO 605 099 Take the B4234 from Cannop towards Parkend. The entrance is on the opposite side of the road to the stoneworks. |
Clear tramway stones. Please bring trowels/tools to clear off the tramway stones. |
Tuesday 3 Sep 24 9.45 am |
Clanna Woods and Lake SO 583 022 Take the B4228 from St Briavels. Turn left onto Church Lane and then left onto Barnage Lane. Closest postcode is GL15 6AH |
Remove Laurel |
Arboretum workdays first Thursday in the month. Clearwell Meend workdays second Thursday of the month. Forest Waters work parties third Thursday of every month. |
or Kate Wollen 07786 526280
or Leoni Dawson 07917 828222
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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