Invasive species management & Butterfly Survey

An activity with South Essex Action Team

Activity date: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Start time: 11:00
Finish time: 14:00

Activity description

Digging out Goats Rue around site to manage the spread. This is an invasive species and toxic to livestock. After Lunch we will be walking the site to complete a UKBMS butterfly survey. To sign up, please contact the project officer before the session. Meet At Davy Down visitor centre or Rayleigh Train station for transport to site.

Meeting place

Davy Down Visitor centre, Pilgrim lane, RM16 5UL.

Activity location

Rayleigh National Grid Substation, Rayleigh substation, London Road, Wickford SS11 8UA, SS11 8UA

Site description

National Grid site, with grassland and woodland. br> br>TCV 24hr Emergency Number : 01302 311579

Pick Up Point

Contact

Zoe Cocker

Telephone: 07740899682
Email: zoe.cocker@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Cadent office

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