Scything Reptile Bunds at Davy Down

An activity with South Essex Action Team

Activity date: Monday 15th September 2025

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

Activity description

Use traditional scything techniques to manage vegetation on reptile bunds, creating warm, open areas ideal for basking species like slow worms and grass snakes.

Meeting place

Davy Down Visitor Centre

Activity location

Davy Down, Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL

Site description

Davy Down consists of around 6-hectares of attractive landscape, nestled amongst large modern developments. As a part of the Mardyke Valley and Thames Chase Community Forest, the area provides a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the countryside on your doorstep, with links to Aveley and Bulphan along the Mardyke Way. br> br>The Land Trust in partnership with Essex & Suffolk Water

Contact

Juan Carvajal

Telephone: 07740899682
Email: juan.carvajal@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Baby Changing
• Parking
• Picnic Area
• Toilets
• Disabled Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Davey Down Visitor Cenre

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