Do you enjoy the outdoors, getting stuck in and like a bit of hard work?
Why not join the Forestry Commission for an assortment of practical conservation tasks where you really can make a difference to our habitats and the wildlife living within them.
No experience necessary. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing that is appropriate to the time of year.
If you’re interested in joining us please give us a ring.
01623 822 447 / enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gov.uk
The Teversal Trails Team
This group, led by Vince Lennox, are out every Thursday morning. The tasks are mainly along the trails network and include path clearance, coppicing, scything and maintenance work. The group also work on Silverhill Wood. If you are interested please contact VInce Lennox at vince.lennox@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.
The Friends of Sherwood Heath, Cockglode & Rotary Woods
The Friends of Sherwood Heath, Cockglode & Rotary Woods are a group involved in the management of the three sites. The group run a practical session every second tuesday of the month. Tasks include gorse and hazel coppicing, birch tree removal, heather scrapes, Himalayan Balsam removal amongst other things. There is always something to do. The group would be interested in running more practical sessions so if you are interested please get in touch. Email amy.chandler@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or phone 07747 006450.
Woodland Workout in Lincolnshire
Sessions will be held at Osgodby Wood near Market Rasen on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and at Great West Wood near Wragby on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. They will run from 10am to 1pm.
Tasks will include restoring heathland, burning brash, digging ditches, ride widening, dead hedging, coppicing, scrub clearance, fence removal and pond maintenance.
If you are interested in joining a Woodland Workout then please contact Hannah Darcel on 01623 822447 or 07789 942599.
