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  • Steel toecap boots are ideal footwear
  • Please also have suitable clothing
  • No experience is necessary as friendly guidance is given

 

**PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME OF 10:00am**

Conservation Days

Conservation Group Saturday Projects 2013

DateProject
5th Jan 2013Location: Worcestershire Beacon Grid ref. SO 774 447.Park on the Wyche Road, near the Lower Wyche Road turning. Project: Extending the area of spring ephemeral grassland which is part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest. *NOTE* Steep Work Area
2nd Feb 2013Location: Rushy Valley: Grid ref. SO 772 454 Park on the Wyche Road, near to the Lower Wyche Road turning. Project: Clearing rowan saplings from the important bilberry habitat, home to the grayling butterfly. *NOTE* 20 min. walk to steep work area.
2nd Mar 2013Location: Parkwood SO 762 443 Park at the top of the Purlieu by West Malvern Road. Walk (10 min) or have a lift from there. Project: Planting Hazel Trees in ancient semi natural woodland. *NOTE* Rough track for vehicles.
6th April 2013Location: Earnslaw Quarry.SO 770 443 Earnslaw Quarry car park, the Wyche Road. Project: Clearing and burning invasive, non-native laurels to reduce their spread.
4th May 2013Location: Midsummer Hill SO 764 375. From Welland Village, follow MHC signs through Castlemorton Common to Swinyard car park. Project: This area is full of wild flowers and ancient archaeological features. Help to reduce the bracken and bramble that is encroaching on them.*NOTE* There is a 15 minute walk up the hill to the work site.
1st Jun 2013Location: Ballards Land SO 765 424.Follow MHC signs from the Kettle Sing’s Café, Jubilee Drive. Project: Hand pulling/cutting creeping thistles from the wildflower rich meadow

Conservation Group Friday Projects 2013

DateProject
12th April 2013Location: Hangmans Hill. Grid ref. SO 765 388. From Welland Village, follow MHC signs through Castlemorton Common to the parking area. Project: Trimming low brambles from the spring ephemeral grassland, a rare habitat. NOTE: Short stretch of rough track for vehicles.
26th April 2013Location: MillPond Orchard.Grid ref. SO 771 418. Follow the Glos. Road B4208 from Welland for approx. 3 miles then turn right at the sign which says ‘Golden Valley’.Project: Building parkland tree guards to protect the fruit trees from livestock.
10th May 2013Location: Mill Pond Orchard. Grid ref. SO 771 418.Follow the Glos. Road B4208 from Welland for approx. 3 miles then turn right at the sign which says ‘Golden Valley’.Project: Building parkland tree guards to protect the fruit trees from livestock.
24th May 2013Location: Swinyard Flush. Grid ref. SO 764 381. From Welland Village, follow MHC signs through Castlemorton Common to Swinyard car park. Project: Weakening bracken growth (through cutting) allows the wild flowers, reptiles and butterflies that inhabit the area.
14th June 2013Location: Meadow Saffron Field. Grid Ref. SO 765 443. Park at the top of the Purlieu by West Malvern Road. Walk (10 min) or have a lift from there. Project: Cutting down bracken which is shading the rare meadow saffron plants. NOTE: Rough track for vehicles
  • Conservation Days are held between 10.00 am - 4.00 pm but please feel free to arrive and leave at any time between.
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day, although you may like to bring your own lunch.
  • Steel toecap boots are ideal footwear; otherwise sturdy boots with good grip.
  • Please also have suitable clothing for practical work and changeable weather.
  • No experience is necessary as friendly guidance is given.
  • Children aged 15 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.

For any further details contact the Malvern Hills Wardens on 01684 892002.

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