DEAN GREEN TEAM Wildlife Conservation Group in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire |
Early Winter 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 5 Nov 24 9.45 am |
Dark Hill - Gorsty Knoll SO 5883 0858 Park at Darkhill Iron Works off the Sling - Fetter Hill road. |
Scrub clearance to create reptile habitat. |
Tuesday 12 Nov 24 10.00 am |
GWT Woorgreens Reserve Parking: Tarmac ride on reserve (meet at Kensley lodge/green pole barrier) SO625128 |
Task: birch and gorse clearing Risk: gorse wildfires! |
Tuesday 19 Nov 24 9.45 am |
TWO SITES!! *We need to split the group. Please let Leoni know if you would like to go to Lea Bailey and confirmation will be sent* Lea Bailey Pond Take Hawthorns Road out of Drybrook and the entrance is on the left just after the turning for Lea Bailey. Bring wellies! SO 6427 1951 Blakes Wood When driving from Coleford towards Staunton on the A4136 the barrier will be on the left-hand side. SO 5550 1236 |
Coppicing and pond work
Conifer/birch clearance and pond work. |
Tuesday 26 Nov 24 10.00 am |
GWT Woorgreens Reserve Parking: Tarmac ride on reserve (meet at Kensley lodge/green pole barrier) SO625128 |
Task: birch and gorse clearingRisk: gorse wildfires! |
Tuesday 3 Dec 24 1.00 pm |
GWT Pre Christmas get together! The Pludds Village Hall Annual thank you from the GWT! |
There will be food, a fun activity, and a chance to chat with fellow volunteers and staff. |
Tuesday 10 Dec 24 9.45 am |
Foxes Bridge Colliery Parking in Sammies Wood or next to the sewage works. The sewage works track is very potholed only those happy should drive up it! Sammies Wood much better, but a walk up to the worksite. For Sammies Wood: SO 6462 1262 when leaving Cinderford and heading towards the crematorium/Speech House, it is the first barrier entranceway on the right after Linear Park/Ruspidge Halt. For sewage works/Foxes Bridge Colliery: 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. |
Scrub clearance, possibly some litter picking |
Tuesday 17 Dec 24 9.45 am |
Plump morning work session Take the A 4136 from Cinderford towards Mitcheldean. Just after the turning for the Wilderness is a layby on the right. Turn right here and take the track to the parking area. SO 6598 1686
Christmas thank you event to be held at Oakraven after morning work session. (We need 8 people for the morning work session at Oakraven, please let me know if you would like to go here instead of the Plump and we will confirm via email. Email: kate.wollen@forestryengland.uk) |
Scrub clearance. Loppers and bowsaws. |
Tuesday 7 Jan 25 10.00 am |
GWT Woorgreens Reserve Parking: Tarmac ride on reserve (meet at Kensley lodge/green pole barrier) SO625128 |
Task: birch and gorse clearingRisk: gorse wildfires! |
Tuesday 14 Jan 25 9.45 am |
Flaxley Woods Go up the track opposite Gunns Mill towards the kennels. Meet at barrier. SO 5550 1236 |
Coppicing. Bowsaws and loppers |
Tuesday 21 Jan 25 10.00 am |
GWT Woorgreens Reserve Parking: Tarmac ride on reserve (meet at Kensley lodge/green pole barrier) SO625128 |
Task: birch and gorse clearingRisk: gorse wildfires! |
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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