Removing invasive plants from Stock pond

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Like many ponds, the one in Stock village needs to be managed to reduce invasive species, and Floating Pennywort in particular. There will also be some minor scrub clearing on the island.

Meeting place

Pick up from Britannia car park at 9.45a.m. or meet at Stock village pond on Mill Lane at 10.30. Limited parking on Thornton Place.

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Activity location

Stock Pond, Small pond off of Mill Road and Thornton Place in Stock Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9LM

Site description

a small and relatively shallow pond with a little island in the middle. The islands have some willow which has been partially coppiced and the pond is covered in duck weed. it also has some American penny wort (?), a small amount of mace reeds and other aquatic plants.

Contact

Michael Padmore

Telephone: 07764655682
Email: michael.padmore@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

The pond on Mill Road, Stock, is fairly small and has steep bank. There is work to be done both in the pond and on the banks. PPE including chest waders and rubber gloves will be provided for volunteers working in the pond.

Site Facilities

• Nearest Toilets - Many pubs in the village & Shell garage at beginning of village too

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