We apologise for the lack of a posting regarding volunteer task days since the end of July. We ran very few tasks in August because is was a very busy month for the whole team.
Here is a list of our forthcoming task days running between September and November. Please contact James Birbeck (Senior Warden) on 07968477817 if you wish to join the Trust on any of these tasks. Please bring appropriate footwear, warm/waterproof clothing and a packed lunch. Drinks and biscuits will be provided. Sun cream will be both be provided if necessary (fingers crossed). All tools and other equipment are supplied by the Trust.
September
Wednesday 1st – Vegetation management at Lusty Glaze, Worcester (SO 850 521)
Wednesday 8th – Various site maintenance tasks at Chapter Meadows (SO 844 543), traditional flood meadows owned by the Trust on the banks of the River Severn.
Wednesday 15th – We will be working with Godfrey Jones at Pound Green Common SSSI (SO 754 789) to manage Silver Birch on this beautiful heathland site in the heart of the Wyre Forest.
Thursday 16th - A project to improve access at Tom Shell Coppice (access at SO 761 683), Abberley, in conjunction with the owner of the woodland Paul Simmons www.willowcraftandwoodlands.co.uk.
Wednesday 22nd – Access work on Offerton Lane (SO 884 575) which is a traffic free lane running parallel to the Worcester-Birmingham canal.
Wednesday 29th – Continuing with the project to improve access at Tom Shell Coppice (access at SO 761 683)
October
Wednesday 6th - Chapter Meadows (Please note change to task location, this was previously arranged for the 14th October)
Wednesday 13th – We will be working with Godfrey Jones at Pound Green Common SSSI (SO 754 789) to manage vegetation on this beautiful heathland site in the heart of the Wyre Forest. (Please note change to task location, this was previously arranged for the 6th October)
Thursday 14th – Maintaining access by cutting back the tree canopy and repairing a section of ‘layed’ hedge at Offerton Lane (SO 884 575) which is a traffic free lane running parallel to the Worcester-Birmingham canal. (Please note change to task location, this was previously arranged for the 13th October)
Wednesday 20th – We will be working with Worcester City Council Wildlife Ranger Team at Ronkswood Meadows, Worcester. The work will involve scrub clearance to prevent the loss of precious wildflower rich grassland to scrub encroachment. A great site for panoramic views across the City of Worcester and possibly as far as Bromyard Downs .
Thursday 21st – We will be working with Worcester City Council Wildlife Ranger Team at Ronkswood Meadows, Worcester. The work will involve scrub clearance to prevent the loss of precious wildflower rich grassland to scrub encroachment. A great site for panoramic views across the City of Worcester and possibly as far as Bromyard Downs.
Wednesday 27th – *Please see ‘Updated Volunteer Task List’ in the October Posts for change to this task day*
November
Wednesday 3rd – We will be working with volunteers from the Kidderminster Viaduct Woodland Project to clear out an old mill pond located beneath the Hoobrook Viaduct and have a general tidy -up of the site which they have worked to make accessible to the public. The site is located near Homebase in Hoobrook (SO 836 747).
Thursday 4th - We will be working with Godfrey Jones at Pound Green Common SSSI (SO 754 789) to help manage this heathland site in the heart of the Wyre Forest.
Wednesday 10th – We will be working with Worcester City Council Wildlife Ranger Team at Warndon Wood, Worcester. The work will involve coppicing an area of Hazel, as part of the coppice rotation, to help manage the woodland in a traditional way to benefit wildlife.
Wednesday 17th – A woodland management task at Tom Shell Coppice (access at SO 761 683), Abberley.
Thursday 18th – We will be working with Worcester City Council Wildlife Ranger Team at Warndon Wood, Worcester. The work will involve coppicing an area of Hazel, as part of the coppice rotation, to help manage the woodland in a traditional way to benefit wildlife.
Wednesday 24th – Preparation of a hedge for laying at Offerton Lane (SO 884 575) which is a traffic free lane running parallel to the Worcester-Birmingham canal.
