TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Ham Woods - Latchmere Brook planting & glade clearance
An activity with Richmond Weekday Projects
Activity date: Thursday 29th May 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00
Activity description
We will be completing aquatic planting in Ham Common Ponds and Latchmere Brook, and working to maintain glades and pathways through bramble removal. Oxygenator plants are essential for pond life, contributing to oxygen levels in the water, and will provide further habitat for water-dwelling species.
Meeting place
We will meet in the roadside parking located on Ham Gate Avenue, where it meets Church Road at 10am. Look for the TCV van. 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
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
