Marsham Valley - invasive species removal

An activity with East Sussex Biodiversity Action Team

Activity date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Start time: 9:30
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Rhodi clearance in Mallydams Wood. Rhododendron is an invasive non-native species. It spreads rapidly and takes over woodlands creating dense, dark patches where wildlife and native plants cannot survive.

Meeting place

Minibus pickup from our office on Fearon Road at 9.30am

Activity location

RSPCA Mallydams - Future landscapes trust, RSPCA Mallydams Peter James lane Hastings TN35 4AH, TN35 4AH

Site description

Woodland and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre

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

Access involves some tricky terrain - walk from car park across woodland paths that are uneven and steep in places. Leaky dam tasks in steep sided gill. This is one of the more challenging sites.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Toilets
• Disabled Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - on site

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