Ham Gate Avenue - Lime tree haloing

An activity with Richmond Weekday Projects

Activity date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00

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Activity description

We will be working to halo the lime trees that make up Ham Gate Avenue. We will also clear scrub to reclaim a sightline along the avenue edge. Tree haloing is a practice used to retain space and light around old or special trees. Haloing ensures trunks get ample air flow to protect against potential rot or decay, and reduces the likelihood of competition by other trees. Haloing safeguards old trees and the habitat they provide for other species (birds, invertebrates, lichens, epiphytes). Please wear long-sleeves to this event as we will be removing bramble and working in and around stinging nettles. So let's reduce scratch and skin irritation risk!

Meeting place

We will meet in the roadside parking located on Ham Gate Avenue in front of Ormeley Lodge at 10am. Look for the TCV van. What3words meeting point:///listed.senior.engage There is a small amount of free parking available on Ham Gate Avenue for those wanting to drive.

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Activity location

Ham Woods, Church Road Ham, TW10 5HG

Site description

Ham Common Woods is a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation. The woods are separated into three sections by roads (Ham Gate Avenue & Church Road) with each section supporting a slightly different habitat. The main central section contains dry acid grassland, a rare and endangered habitat. The woods also support four ponds and Latchmere Brook.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Brittany Florence-Bennett

Telephone: 07483050759
Email: B.florencebennett@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/biodiversity-action-teams/richmond-bat-west

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Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

We provide hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon). Please bring: Packed lunch & water, suitable outdoor clothes (that will keep you warm the whole day), hat & sunblock, and suitable outdoor footwear (it can be muddy in places). Booking on Eventbrite is required. Please DO NOT attend our sessions if you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 5 days.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Nearest Toilets - 10min walk to The New Inn (public house) on Ham Common. Occasionally, the bathrooms at St Andrew's Church may be available for us to use close to site

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