Sapling Removal @ Gosbecks, Colchester

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Sunday 20th September 2026

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

Activity description

We will be removing self sown saplings from some of the grassland at Gosbecks archaeological park.

Meeting place

Pick up from Crouch Street (opposite the King's Arms pub) at 10a.m. or join us by the gate along Oliver's Lane at Gosbecks at 10.15a.m.

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Activity location

Gosbecks Archaeological Park, Gosbecks Archaeological Park Cunobelin Way Colchester, CO3 4RN

Site description

This predominately grassland area is managed through a mixture of hay cutting and grazing. The pastures are managed on agreed cutting regimes, and in the areas grazed by cattle a hay crop is removed every year. In the section to the west of Olivers Lane approximately 50% of the grassland is cut each year, this is done in late summer to allow the flowers to seed with all the arisings removed from site.

Pick Up Point

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

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Nearest Toilets - Lidl

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