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Himalayan Balsam removal at Robin Wood

An activity with National Forest Volunteers

Activity date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 to Tuesday 10th June 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Removing the invasive plant Himalayan Balsam from within the woodland

Meeting place

Meeting at the entrance off A541

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Activity location

Robin Wood, A514 Ticknall Derbyshire, DE73 7LA

Site description

One of our favourite sites - a graceful pine woodland transitioning to broadleaf through the planting of native species.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Ben Woolley

Telephone: 07740899718
Email: ben.woolley@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/nationalforest

Please bring

packed lunch
suitable outdoor clothes
suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

Parking
Nearest Toilets - n-a

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Volunteers working are insured for Public Liability and Personal Accident.
Volunteers are not insured for loss or damage to personal property.

We provide...

Fully trained leaders
Training & a safety briefing
First Aid provision
An introduction to the work on site
Tools and protective clothing
Transport to the project site MAY be available from a specific pick up point - contact the office for details
Hot drinks & water

You should...

Have current tetanus immunity.
Be 18 years old or over (if you're under 18, please contact your local office for advice)
You can still volunteer with TCV if you have a history of offending