The National Forest Roving Rangers meet monthly on the first Sunday and fourth Thursday of the month, 9.30am until lunchtime.
Tasks undertaken are a mixture of conservation project work and site maintenance, at various community woodlands in the National Forest including Seale Wood, near Overseal; Bignalls Wood at Lount; Gresley Wood in Swadlincote and Mill Hill Wood in Ibstock.
A friendly and welcoming group, no previous experience is needed to join in.
Tasks could include:
* Hedgelaying
* Trail Maintenance
* Pruning
* Pond Maintenance
* Tree Planting
* Habitat Row Creation
* Coppicing
Forestry England will provide suitable training including use of equipment, tool talks and provide PPE.
Once signed up as a volunteer, you will receive an email each month with task day dates and venues. They could include:
Seale Wood, near Overseal; Bignalls Wood at Lount; Gresley Wood in Swadlincote and Mill Hill Wood in Ibstock.
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