Lincoln Conservation Group:
Task Programme  

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Download the programme as a pdf here

For all tasks: meet on site at 10am.

We usually work until 3.30pm - 4pm.

Winter / Spring 2009

Jan 09
Sunday 11th HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK / SWANHOLME LAKES (City of Lincoln Council)
Removing birches and rhododendrons to restore the heathland in Swanholme.
You need to wear steel toecap boots to comply with the Park’s safety policy. You may be able to borrow a pair if necessary.
Meet at the Park information centre (opposite the café).
Grid Ref SK 946 695
Contact Nick on 0781 2522418
Sunday 18th SOUTHREY WOOD (with Butterfly Conservation)
We will be coppicing hazel etc to provide young growth and to improve habitats for the local butterfly population. Meet at the entrance to the wood.
Grid Ref TF 134 685
Contact Julian on 01522 535899 or 07900 805049
Feb 09
Sunday 1st CROSS O’CLIFF HILL ORCHARD
(Lincolnshire County Council)
Hedge laying and scrub clearance will help to preserve this traditional Lincolnshire pear orchard within the city boundary. Meet at the entrance on Cross o’ Cliff Hill, Lincoln. 
Grid Ref SK 974 686
Contact Dave 01522 791055 or 07900 286028
Sunday 15th SCOTGROVE WOOD
(Lincolnshire Limewoods Project)
Continuing the coppicing in this wood of Small-leaved Lime, a Lincolnshire speciality. We will be clearing scallop shaped areas along the ride, to break up the tree line and encourage the growth of lower storey plants . Meet at the wood entrance next to Scotgrove Farm (Henry Lane). 
Grid Ref TF130 698
Contact Nick 0781 2522418
March 09
Sunday 1st

WHISBY NATURE PARK   (Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust)

We will be planting a hedge alongside Grebe  Lake, continuing work on new hedges that we were involved in last year. Meet at the Warden’s office (past the Natural World Centre). 
Grid Ref: SK 911 633
Contact Delphine 01522 820007
Sunday 15th SCOTGROVE WOOD
(Lincolnshire Limewoods Project) 
Ongoing coppicing in this wood of Small-leaved Lime, a Lincolnshire speciality. See above. Meet at the wood entrance next to Scotgrove Farm (Henry Lane). 
Grid Ref TF130 698
Contact Dave 01522 791055 or 07900 286028
April 09
Sunday 5th

BIRCHWOOD NATURE PARK  
(City of Lincoln Council)

We’ll be removing scrub (scrub bashing) to improve the habitat for plants and wildlife. Arriving late?  The entrance is off  Elvington Close and the OS reference is SK927688. You must wear steel toecap boots to comply with the Park’s safety policy. You may be able to borrow a pair if necessary. Meet at Hartsholme Park information centre (opposite the café). We’ll drive to the site. 
Grid Ref SK 946 695
Contact Richard 01522 525725
Sunday 19th KIRKSTEAD MILL 
(Private nature reserve)
Ongoing work assisting in the maintenance of this private reserve. Soup provided at lunch time. A welcome return to this lovely place.  
Grid Ref TF  189 603  
Contact Jude 01522 879158 or 077707 42471to arrange transport