Ham Pond - Vegetation & reed management

An activity with Biodiversity Action Team (West London)

Activity date: Wednesday 11th November 2026

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

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Activity description

We will be working within and around Ham Pond to complete annual vegetation and reed bed management. This blue-space is managed for biodiversity by the Friends of Ham Common Pond and Richmond Council. The common reed grows to form large reedbeds which act as important habitat for many bird species (e.g. reed warbler). In ponds, and smaller waterways, reedbeds can start to dominate the habitat reducing the amount of open water available for waterfowl to use. Reedbeds are often managed yearly, with removal of small sections of reeds each year. We will provide waders and gloves. If you have smaller feet, I would recommend bringing an extra thick pair of socks as the smallest wader size we have available is a 7.

Meeting place

Meet at the north western corner of Ham Common Pond at 10am. Look for the TCV van parked on Ham Common. What3words: ///known.yards.bake

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Activity location

Ham Common Pond, Ham Common, TW10 5HA

Site description

A small pond at the edge of Ham Common, managed by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames with support from Friends of Ham Pond.

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
• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - 5 min walk to The New Inn (public house) on Ham Common

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