The Forest @ Work

 

See the giant state-of-the-art machines at work felling, processing and forwarding trees in the forest. You will be transported via minibus to a harvesting site and gain a rare opportunity to peep behind the scenes and find out how we balance timber production with the needs of conservation and recreation.
Some short walking may be required. NOTES ON GRADE OF WALK, TERRAIN ETC. Not likely to be suitable for wheelchairs. Possibly robust pushchair (folding for minibus) but see age limit.
LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED.

How to get there:

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop
Dalby Forest
North Yorkshire
England
OS Grid Reference: SE 855878

How to get there: Follow the brown tourist sign for the Dalby Forest Drive from Thornton-le-Dale on the A170.

Type of Event:

seasonal, recreational, wildlife/nature and tree

Date:

Wednesday July 30 2008 Wednesday August 6 2008

Time:

10.00am & 12.30pm for approx 2 hrs.

Age Group:

To be of benefit - 10 years +

Cost of Event:

£5.00 per person

Meeting Place:

To be confirmed.

Clothing Required:

General Outdoor/Stout Footwear

Booking Required:

Booking is required on 01751 472771 - Number of places available - 14

Dogs Allowed:

No

Contact:

Recreation Manager 01751 472771 e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk