TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Blackthorn Sucker Removal + UKBMS Survey at Rayleigh National Grid
An activity with South Essex Action Team
Activity date: Thursday 31st July 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 14:30
Activity description
Control dense regrowth of Blackthorn to benefit diverse flora and fauna. Then join a butterfly survey to support one of the UK’s longest-running ecological datasets.
Meeting place
Outside gate of Rayleigh National Grid. Please contact Juan for entry.
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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
Further info
Please bring water and suitable clothing for the summer weather.
Site Facilities
- Baby Changing
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Toilets
- Disabled Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - Davey Down Visitor Cenre
