Enhancing a hidden woodland in the heart of Surbiton

This will help to greatly enhance the ecological health of the woodland

Kingston upon Thames

Location
The Wood
3 Oak Hill Grove
Surbiton
KT6 6DS
Date and time
10:00 - 14:00
Sunday, 29th of January 2023
Who this task will support
Woodland Management Day at the Wood and Richard Jefferies Sanctuary
The Wood and Richard Jefferies Bird Sanctuary is a little known nature reserve in the heart of Surbiton, tucked behind Surbiton station. It is an area of beautiful mature native woodland which supports an array of wildlife, including woodland birds such as great spotted woodpeckers, song thrush, blackcaps and even one of our smallest birds the firecrest. In the night bats can be seen foraging amongst the canopy and badgers snuffle amongst the undergrowth. However, the site is in need of some urgent conservation action helping to tackle invasive species such as cherry laurel, bamboo and self sown sycamores. The area is also in need of a litter pick. We want this nature reserve to reach its optimal ecological potential and we hope in the future to establish a Friend's Group. This event we hope will be the start of achieving this aim! If you are interested in local wildlife please come along on the day as we work to improve and enhance the ecology of the site.

Join Elliott Newton, Kingston's Biodiversity Officer, and other volunteers for a day of woodland management and litter picking at this tucked away nature reserve in the heart of Surbiton.

The more we take care of our green spaces, the better the environment will be for us and for the creatures that live there.

Risks
The use of tools can be dangerous so there will be safety talk, also risk of scratches from vegetation such as bramble people where long sleeves if possible. Please also wear appropriate footwear as the ground is uneven.

Elliot is the task owner so please call him on 07906 402431 if you get lost or can't find the group. The What3Words meeting point: ///crisis.lungs.frog

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Location
The Wood
3 Oak Hill Grove
Surbiton
KT6 6DS
Date and time
10:00 - 14:00
Sunday, 29th of January 2023
Who this task will support
Woodland Management Day at the Wood and Richard Jefferies Sanctuary
The Wood and Richard Jefferies Bird Sanctuary is a little known nature reserve in the heart of Surbiton, tucked behind Surbiton station. It is an area of beautiful mature native woodland which supports an array of wildlife, including woodland birds such as great spotted woodpeckers, song thrush, blackcaps and even one of our smallest birds the firecrest. In the night bats can be seen foraging amongst the canopy and badgers snuffle amongst the undergrowth. However, the site is in need of some urgent conservation action helping to tackle invasive species such as cherry laurel, bamboo and self sown sycamores. The area is also in need of a litter pick. We want this nature reserve to reach its optimal ecological potential and we hope in the future to establish a Friend's Group. This event we hope will be the start of achieving this aim! If you are interested in local wildlife please come along on the day as we work to improve and enhance the ecology of the site.
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Ideal for beginners

The Wood
3 Oak Hill Grove
Surbiton
KT6 6DS

Rachel White
Led by Rachel White

I am the area activator for Kingston Upon Thames. Keen to keep moving and improving.

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