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Community coppicing days

Come and enjoy a day out in the Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve to help us with coppicing and take home some wood for gardening stakes, firewood or whatever you like.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Volunteer alongside our rangers and learn a bit more about our woodland management work in Great Wood.

Coppicing is an ancient woodland management technique that was once used to ensure regular supplies of timber and firewood. Today, we use it in many of the places we care for to create a range of habitats for plants and wildlife, dramatically increasing the diversity of species that thrive in these areas.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 01768774649

Suitability

Suitable for children 12 and up

Meeting point

Great Wood car park, Borrowdale

What to bring and wear

This event is rain or shine so please dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty are recommended.

Other

Please check back before the day as we may have to cancel in adverse weather conditions.

Contact info

North and West Lakes Office

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