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Coppicing day at Seale Wood

An activity with National Forest Volunteers

Activity date: Thursday 19th March 2026

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

Activity description

We will be coppicing hazel within the woods and creating dead hedges with the brash.

Meeting place

Entrance to Seale Wood off of the A444

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Activity location

Seale Wood, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6HY

Site description

Mixes plantation with open grassy areas

Pick Up Point

Contact

Ben Woolley

Telephone: 07740899718
Email: ben.woolley@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/nationalforest

Please bring

packed lunch
suitable outdoor clothes
suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Parking available in the layby off of the A444

Site Facilities

Parking
Picnic Area
Nearest Toilets - n-a

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Volunteers working are insured for Public Liability and Personal Accident.
Volunteers are not insured for loss or damage to personal property.

We provide...

Fully trained leaders
Training & a safety briefing
First Aid provision
An introduction to the work on site
Tools and protective clothing
Transport to the project site MAY be available from a specific pick up point - contact the office for details
Hot drinks & water

You should...

Have current tetanus immunity.
Be 18 years old or over (if you're under 18, please contact your local office for advice)
You can still volunteer with TCV if you have a history of offending