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Gloucestershireshire

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Summer Programme 2026

 

 

 

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

 

 

Saturday

16 May 26

2 pm

 

Foxes Bridge Survey

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.

SO 644 138

(What3Words - observes.saturate.unsettled)

Survey with Ledbury Naturalists Field Club

Tuesday

19 May 26

9.40 am

 

Marians Enclosure

On Grove Road turn down the lane opposite Kells Road and continue down to the 5-bar gate. We will convoy to site so please arrive by 9.40.

SO 5704 1254

(What3Words - dialects.labs.selects )

Tree guard removal

*Please bring knives for cutting through cable ties.*

Tuesday

2 June 26

9.45 am

 

Worcester Walk

When driving from Broadwell down towards Cannop it is the left track just before the tip.

SO 5949 1159

(What3Words - pavilions.spotted.snails)

Bracken and bramble bashing and dock removal. If anyone has any strong tall metal poles, at least 8 foot, please bring them to Worcester Walk. Could be tent poles, washing line poles, extendable window washing poles etc.

Tuesday

9 June 26

9.45 am

 

 

2.00 pm

Gorsty Knoll

Park at Darkhill Iron Works car park.

SO 588 087

(What3Words - liquid.kebabs.drifting)

 

Foxes Bridge Survey

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. Alternative parking at Ruspidge Halt with a walk to the meeting point.

Access SO 644 138 (What3Words - observes.saturate.unsettled)

Bracken bashing.

 

 

Survey

Tuesday

16 June 26

9.45 am

 

 

2.00 pm

Oakenhill

When driving out of Parkend towards Yorkley, go past the school and it will be the second barrier entrance on the right.

SO 6289 0818

(What3Words - sprays.nasal.universal)

 

Moseley Green Survey

Meet in the Mallards Pike car park.

Access SO 637 088 (What3Words - present.waged.typed)

Bracken bash young soft fronds! Bring your favourite stick!

 

 

Survey

Tuesday

28 June 26

Sunday
1.30 - 5.00

Ruardean Village Hall (close to the playing fields and Doctor's surgery).

Forest Forum, (about Foresters' Forest updates and potential funding for new projects)

Free ticket Evenbrite

Tuesday

30 June 26

10.30 am

 

Gorsty Knoll then Summer BBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!

Start at 10.30am for bracken bashing and survey followed by a BBQ

Park at Dark Hill car park

SO 588 087

(What3Words - liquid.kebabs.drifting)

1pm BBQ will be located at the Glade, Beechenhurst.

Bracken bash AM. Followed by eating and merriment.

Tuesday

7 July 26

2.00 pm

Blakes Wood

When driving from Coleford towards Staunton on the A4136 the barrier will be on the left-hand side.

Access SO 5550 1236 (What3Words - compress.cherished.tasteful)

 

Survey

Tuesday

14 July 26

9.45 am

 

Christchurch Meend

*Please note I only need 8-10 people at this site, so for this one I am asking people to book in*

Driving on Grove Road through Berry Hill towards Christchurch, turn left onto Bracelands Drive. There will be a small car park on the right, opposite the Forest Holidays building.

SO 5703 1288

(What3Words - momentous.patching.candy)

Bracken bashing.

Tuesday

28 July 26

9.45 am

 

 

Oakenhill

When driving out of Parkend towards Yorkley, go past the school and it will be the second barrier entrance on the right.

SO 6289 0818

(What3Words - sprays.nasal.universal)

Bracken bashing

Tuesday

11 August 26

9.45 am

 

 

Bixslade

Take the B4234 from Cannop towards Parkend. The entrance is on the opposite side of the road to the stoneworks.

SO 605 099

(What3Words - flies.putty.endearing )

Clear tramway stones.

 

Please bring trowels/tools to clear off the tramway stones.

Tuesday

25 August 26

Summer break!

 

Tuesday

8 September 26

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.

SO 583 022

(What3Words - mimic.surpasses.export )

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.

 

 

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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