Lincoln Conservation Group:
Task Programme  

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For all tasks: meet on site at 10am.

We usually work until 3.30pm - 4pm.

Winter / Spring 2010

* These tasks raise funds for the group

Jan 10
Sunday 10th

SCOTGROVE WOOD*
(Lincolnshire Limewoods Project)

We will be coppicing willow regrowth along the ditches which run beside the rides in this wood of Small-leaved Lime, a Lincolnshire speciality. This work will help to keep the ditches clear.

 

Meet at the wood entrance next to Scotgrove Farm (Henry Lane).
Grid Ref TF130 698
Contact Jude 01522 879158
Sunday 24th

CROSS O’CLIFF HILL ORCHARD
(Lincolnshire County Council)

Various tasks to help preserve this traditional Lincolnshire pear orchard within the city boundary: hedge laying; cutting back growth to open up paths; and extending the orchard area.

 

Meet at the entrance on Cross o’ Cliff Hill, Lincoln.
Grid Ref SK 974 686
Contact Nick 0781 2522418
Feb 10
Sunday 7th CHAMBERS FARM WOOD   (Forestry Commission)
AM – Cutting back the understorey (i.e. low growing plants beneath the trees), which is shading out the Greater Butterfly orchids.
PM – we’ll be cutting back encroaching scrub from the edge of one of the rides running through the wood
Meet at the Education Centre.
Grid Ref TF 147 739
Richard 01522 525725
Sat / Sun 20-21st WASH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE
(Natural England)
We will travel on the Friday evening, 19 Feb, down to Frampton (near Boston) where we will be staying at the RSPB office.  The work is hedglelaying on the edge of the Wash NNR.  Accommodation is free, so just food and petrol money to pay.
(More info)
 
 
Contact Nick on 0781 2522418 for details and to reserve a place
March 10
Sunday 7th WHISBY NATURE PARK   (Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust)
Hedge planting alongside Grebe Lake. We have helped to plant a number of new hedges over the past couple of years. They provide a great habitat for birds and insects and protect the lake edges. Meet at the Warden’s office (past the Natural World Centre). 
Grid Ref: SK 912 663
Contact Delphine 01522 820007
Sunday 21st SCOTGROVE WOOD*
(Lincolnshire Limewoods Project )
We will be cutting back scrub which is encroaching on the edges of the ditches that run through the wood, A continuation of January’s work. Meet at the wood entrance next to Scotgrove Farm (Henry Lane). 
Grid Ref TF130 698
Contact Julian 01522 535899 or 07900 805049
April 10
Sunday 11th Newt Hollow (Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust)
Ongoing management of this small, local reserve on behalf of the Wildlife Trust. We will be removing scrub and clearing the area around the pond. Meet at the grass traffic island (right hand side) at the top of Albion Crescent, Lincoln
Grid ref: SK 966 728 (Newt Hollow: SK 967 725). 
Contact Nick 0781 2522418
Sunday 25th KIRKSTEAD OLD MILL COTTAGE*  
(Private nature reserve)
A welcome return to this lovely, peaceful private reserve. We have been working here for many years, assisting in ongoing maintenance – scrub clearing, planting, keeping paths clear... Soup provided at lunch time. Meet at the house (www.woodhallspa.com)
Grid Ref TF  189 603
Contact Jude 01522 879158 / 07770 742471