Volunteering
Volunteering in Thetford ForestDo you have a few hours to spare helping the environment of your Forest. Whatever your age, ability or fitness level, volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local forest. The benefits of volunteering include meeting new people developing new skills or using existing skills benefit from the fresh forest air feel a sense of belonging and involvment in the forest getting to know your local area better
How to get involvedBy joining Friends of Thetford Forest Park you can become involved with Conservation Volunteers Meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Tasks throughout the forest include trail maintenance, habitat creation and managment, bird box making. Lynford Arboretum Group Meet monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month, also some weekday meetings. Tasks include pruning, nettle and bracken bashing, tree planting, general maintenance. By joining TIMBER you can help improve the mountain bike facilities in Thetford Forest for riders of all levels and abilities. Members build and maintain trails in association with the Forestry Commission. Join TROG and help improve the mountain Bike facilities in the forests at Rendlesham and Tunstall. Become involved with Ampthill Volunteer Rangers. Volunteers assist on a range of practical tasks around the Bedfordshire woodlands between October and March. For more information please contact Community Ranger Cheryl Joyce at cheryl.joyce@forestry.gsi.gov.uk For more general information on volunteering in Forestry Commission woodland throughout the country is available by clicking here
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