Project Description

Thursday 21 November  10.00am    

COPPICING AT LYOAK WOOD

We will be coppicing hazel and creating a glade to improve habitat for the colonies of lady orchid and dormouse that are found in this ancient woodland. LEADER: White Cliffs Countryside Partnership. MEET: At the locked gate at the entrance to Lyoak Wood, Swanton Lane (between Lydden and Swanton) (TR 252 449).

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU Bring plenty to drink and lunch if you intend to stay all day. We usually provide water, squash, tea and biscuits. We provide an experienced leader, training and supervision, tools and gloves, but please bring your own gear if you prefer.

WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR • Sturdy boots or safety shoes (not trainers) with good grip and thick soles • Old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or torn • Long sleeved shirts and trousers to protect your limbs • Waterproofs/ wellies if rain forecast.