Ham Common Woods - Scrub management

An activity with Biodiversity Action Team (West London)

Activity date: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00

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Activity description

Last year, TCV planted a hedgerow along the residential edge of Ham Common Woods, off Church Road. We will be working to maintain the hedgerow through weeding, scrub clearance and ground aeration. The species planted include hawthorn, blackthorn, spindle, elder, & hazel. Hedgerows are valuable habitats as they provide a dense and varied scrub for animals to nest and feed within. Hedgerows also provide a long, continuous, green corridor to aid the movement of species across greenspaces.

Meeting place

We meet at the corner of Church Road and Garthside at 10am. Look for the TCV van. What3words meeting point: ///soak.case.camera There is a small amount of free parking available outside the church, or along Garthside or The Shires for those wanting to drive.

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Activity location

Ham Common Woods, Church Road Ham, TW10 5HG

Site description

Ham Common Woods is a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation. The woods are separated into three sections by roads (Ham Gate Avenue & Church Road) with each section supporting a slightly different habitat. The main central section contains dry acid grassland, a rare and endangered habitat. The woods also support four ponds and Latchmere Brook.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Brittany Florence-Bennett

Telephone: 07483050759
Email: B.florencebennett@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/biodiversity-action-teams/richmond-bat-west/

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Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

We provide hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon). Booking on Eventbrite is required. Please DO NOT attend our sessions if you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 5 days.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Nearest Toilets - 10min walk to The New Inn (public house) on Ham Common. Occasionally, the bathrooms at St Andrew's Church may be available for us to use close to site

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