Improving grassland: removing self seeded trees at Lower lodge Farm

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Thursday 28th May 2026

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

Activity description

We will be improving the grassland meadow as a habitat for many botanical and invertebrate species by removing self seeded trees as part of a 3-year rotation strategy. An important maintenance task which stops the woodland creep and maintains the grassland habitat.

Meeting place

For mini bus pick up please contact Michael and board at Britannia car park 10am. Or meet on Chaney Road at 10.20am

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Activity location

Lower Lodge Farm, Wivenhoe, Lower Lodge Farm, Broom Grove, Wivenhoe, CO7 9GW

Site description

An important grassland site adjacent to Wivenhoe Woods.

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

Details to be confirmed when Michael returns from leave on 11th May.

Site Facilities

• Nearest Toilets - Wivenhoe car park

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