Hemlock Removal at Davy Down

An activity with South Essex Action Team

Activity date: Monday 19th May 2025

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

Activity description

Help us remove the invasive and toxic plant Hemlock to improve safety and habitat quality. You’ll learn plant ID skills and support the ecological integrity of the site. Tools, PPE and on site training provided. No experience required!

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

Telephone: 07740899682
Email: davy-down@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

We advise to wear long sleeved, suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Free tea, coffee and biscuits are provided to all volunteers. Toilets on site.

Site Facilities

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

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