Bay Cutting

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Thursday 22nd January 2026

Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Removing and coppicing trees and scrub as part of bay management at Lexden Park. Creating habitat piles with arisings for invertebrates.

Meeting place

Pick up at Britannia car park at 10a.m. or meet at the car park at Lexden Park, off Church Lane.

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Activity location

Lexden Park, Church Lane Colchester, CO3 3SZ

Site description

Lexden Park is a 8.1 hectare local nature reserve with grassland, woodland and an ornamental lake. The grassland which was formerly football pitches is managed to maintain it as a species rich wildflower meadow. Surrounding the grassland on two sides in woodland dominated by oak trees.

Contact

Michael Padmore

Telephone: 07764655682
Email: essex@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Lexden Park Local Nature Reserve at seven hectares is a relatively small reserve, with ancient woodland, a pond and meadow in the middle of the site. It is a haven for walkers and lovers of fauna and flora. Part of the site is designated a scheduled ancient monument which is the Lexden Dyke Middle.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Picnic Area

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