Scalloping and coppicing

An activity with Action for Croydon's Environment

Activity date: Thursday 12th November 2026

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

Activity description

Today we will be scalloping brambles and coppicing Dogwood to create new microclimates for insects, butterflies, small mammals and birds..

Meeting place

Five seats available in van on request before the day. Pick-up from Altyre Road, Croydon 9:30am. I will park the van on Caterham Drive which is a short walk from the work site.

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Activity location

Coulsden Common, Coulsden Common Caterham, CR3 5LN

Site description

Home to ancient woodland and rare chalk grassland; great for spring flowers and autumn walks. With many paths and bridleways through majestic wood pasture, Coulsdon Common is a tranquil open space right on the edge of London.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Martin Duckworth (TCV)

Telephone: 07768421881
Email: martin.duckworth@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/croydon/

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Tea/coffee break at 11am, lunch 1-2pm.

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