TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Installing leaky dams at Selwyn's Wood near Heathfield
An activity with East Sussex Biodiversity Action Team
Activity date: Thursday 19th February 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 13:00
Activity description
Installing leaky dams as part of a Natural Flood Management programme. Thurs 19/02/2026: Site tour and intro, just pop along to find out more. Installation: 5th March, 19th March, 2nd April Leaky dams are made from natural local materials and are designed to slow water down upstream to reduce flood damage downstream by creating puddles and pools where they don't do any harm.
Meeting place
Minibus pick up from our office on Fearon Road in Hastings or meet on site.
Activity location
Selwyns Wood, Firgrove Road Heathfield, TN21 0QL
Site description
Sussex Wildlife Trust managed woodland with heath, streams and bridges.
11Ha.
A small mixed semi natural woodland near the town of Heathfield, mainly Oak, Birch and Sweet Chestnut, but with a few old big Beech trees. It is nestled in a south facing valley with three streams running through it, one of which has developed into a typical Wealden ghyll stream. There is also a small open area dominated by Heather, a characteristic feature of woodlands in this part of Sussex.
Contact
Carrie Edmonds
Telephone: 07764655609
Email: carrie.edmonds@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/southeast/sussex/
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Partnership with High Weald National Landscape's Sussex Flow Project.
Site Facilities
- Parking