Felling non-native trees at Lexden Park

An activity with Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Weekend Only)

Activity date: Thursday 29th January 2026

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

Activity description

Removing Sycamore, Laurel, False Acacia and Rhododendron at Lexden Park. Ring barking a large Sycamore to prevent seeding and to provide habitat for invertebrates, birds and fungi. Creating habitat piles with cuttings for invertebrates.

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

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Picnic Area

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