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Practical selective vegetation management

An activity with TCV Leicester Volunteers

Activity date: Thursday 9th January 2025

Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 14:30

Activity description

Working alongside the Mountsorrel (Tarmac) Environmental Restoration Team. Site 4 or Broad Hill is where we will be continuing our task of cutting and removing excess gorse and buddleia to help maintain the establishing grass heathland. All brash/arisings will be used to create dead hedge habitat corridors to further improve the biodiversity of this habitat. We will be able to take the TCV minibus up to the location of our work There are a network of public footpaths over the site with some great views on a clear day.

Meeting place

There will be a 9.30 am minibus pick up from the Victoria Park Car Park, if you require a seat on the minibus please confirm beforehand by contacting the project lead on 07764 655482 or c.forty@tcv.org.uk thank you. Volunteers will wait close to the stone lodge buildings just up from the toilet block. Alternatively please meet with us at our Evington office LE5 6DE for 9am if this is easier. There is free vehicle parking in the public Evington Park Car Park.

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Activity location

Mountsorrel Quarry, Wood Lane Quorn Mountsorrel Loughborough, LE12 8GE

Site description

Mountsorrel Quarry sits at the heart of Charnwood’s historic granite quarrying communities. A nationally significant quarry, it supplies vital building materials to major construction projects locally and throughout the UK. TARMAC who own the site are committed to restoring the land in and around the quarry to create new spaces that can be enjoyed by the local community.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Clive Forty

Telephone: 07764 655482
Email: c.forty@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/leicesterandrutland

Please bring

  • packed lunch
  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Those wishing to make their own way to the site, please wait at the main quarry reception area, parking is available at the main entrance off Wood Lane LE12 8GE. Please make sure to sign in at the main reception building, we will all meet here and will be met by the Quarry Development Manager for a H & S induction if required. Please remember to bring your TCV branded waistcoats and safety hats where you have them. We will provide PPE where necessary.

Site Facilities

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Nearest Toilets - Quarry reception area

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