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Brazil Mill Woods (south) - Water vole habitat creation
An activity with Biodiversity Action Team (West London)
Activity date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00
Activity description
We will be working in the southern section of Brazil Mill Woods to re-naturalise a section of Mill Stream to improve habitat for the endangered water vole. The project is being managed by the Zoological Society of London in partnership with Wild Future Outdoors, Lampton Greenspace Services, and Hounslow Council. Water vole need well vegetated banks for food and predator avoidance. Overshading is the principle reason for lack of vegetated banks in this stretch of Mill Stream. We will look to reduce the shading over the eastern bank of the stream by removing overhanging branches, smaller trees and scrubby patches. The majority of tasks will be land-based, but there may be some activities within the water. 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. This project is funded by Thames Water's Enhance the River Fund.
Meeting place
Meet at the Brazil Mill Woods entrance located next to 148 Cygnet Avenue, Feltham. What3words meeting point: ///camp.since.shield Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PrvXsB5j3YU3RcL19 Free on-street parking is available along Cygnet Avenue, including bay parking opposite the reserve entrance.
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Activity location
Brazil Mill Woods - Cygnet Avenue Entrance, Closest street address is: 148 Cygnet Avenue, Feltham, TW14 0DR
Site description
Brazil Mill Wood, a reserve that follows the River Crane, derives its name from its industrial past. In the 18th century, a mill on this site processed brazilwood into a red pigment used in dye. Now the site is a nature reserve sitting in the Borough of Hounslow. Current project works onsite aim to improve accessibility through by installing new boardwalks and pathways. TCV will be working on the site in collaboration with ZSL to improve the waterway habitats for water voles.
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/
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
- Nearest Toilets - None available close to site. Van rides will be offered to Tesco Feltham Dukes Green, if needed