Practical Land Management
Practical land management for conservation can make a genuine difference both immediately and for the longer term through habitat creation and management.
The work we do is very seasonal but tasks may include:
- Coppicing
- Tree planting
- Fencing
- Scrub clearance
- Bonfires
All training and safety equipment is provided.
All levels of experience are welcome.
Weekly Friday Volunteer Group
Meets: Every Friday (excluding bank holidays)
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Always meet at Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ but we will be working across all the Earth Trust's sites.
Info: Gloves, tools and hot drinks provided but please bring a packed lunch if you intend to stay until 4pm. Sturdy footwear and warm/waterproof clothing needed.
Contact: e-mail us or tel: 01865 409 433 if you would like to come along.
Monthly Saturday Volunteer Group
Meets: 1st Saturday of every month
Next group: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Time: 10am - 3pm but feel free to stay for as long as you are able.
Location: For our March task please meet at Earth Trust Centre.
Task: TBC
Info: Gloves, tools and hot drinks provided but please bring a packed lunch if you intend to stay until 3pm. Sturdy footwear and warm/waterproof clothing needed.
Telephone number for the leader on the day 07793 047140
Contact: e-mail us or tel: 01865 409 433 if you are able to come along so we have some idea of numbers.
Monthly Radley Lakes Work Party
Meets: 1st Thursday of every month
Next group: Thursday 1st March 2012
Time: 10am - 1pm.
Location: Meet at Sandles Building, Thrupp Lake, Radley
Task: Early meadow cut and scrub clearance.
Info: Gloves, tools and hot drinks provided. Sturdy footwear and warm/waterproof clothing needed.
Telephone number for the leader on the day 07982 218493
Contact: e-mail us or tel: 01865 409410 if you would like to come along.
Other conservation groups that work on our sites
Wallingford Green Gym
A small community group in South Oxfordshire which engages in improving the rural environment.
Meets: Every Tuesday
Time: 10am - 1pm
Ecological surveys
Ecological surveys are the basis of land management for conservation.
Surveys are season dependent and for some species licences may be required.
To register you interest in survey work please e-mail us or Tel: 01865 407792
Corporate away days
We invite you to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability through linking with us and becoming a corporate ally.
There are many ways in which we work with companies and we would be happy to talk through your particular needs.
Contact: Jane Carpenter Tel: 01865 409424
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