Saturday 8th February 2025, 10:30am-2:30pm
Bowden Farm, Buckland in the Moor
Contact
- Peter Beale
- 01626 333 106 / [email protected]
50.548287, -3.796737
Sat 8th February: Bowden Farm, Buckland in the Moor 10.30 - 14.30.
Grid reference SX 728 736
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJMmPE3ajMnb1L658
Nearest postcode TQ13 7HP
The best route will be from Peartree Cross, to the south of Ashburton. Take the road to Poundsgate, but keep straight on at fork at Knowles Cross keep driving north-west to Hele Cross. Keep on the lane past Druid Cross, pass Ausewell Wood on the left. Keep on the lane to Buckland in the Moor. Beyond the church, turn up Elliot’s Lane and pass Elliot’s Hill Farm. After about 100 metres turn right and follow the lane that leads down to Bowden. Drive over a bridge that crosses the Ruddyceave Water. Park outside, or close to the large barn. Please do not park outside Bowden house. David Booty the owner of the Rhos pasture and wet woodland in which we will be working, will probably meet us on site.
We will be uprooting young willows and birch trees and cutting large stems with bowsaws and loppers. Peter will bring the Branch’s Tree Poppers, to enable us to uproot the smaller bushes and trees.
For winter events bring lunch, a drink, waterproof clothing, stout footwear/boots and gardening gloves. Bring recommended tools if possible though some are usually available on the day. If severe weather is forecast, check with the leader before travelling as an event could be cancelled.
You are advised to check the online Events pages which will be updated if there are changes to any of the events, or any cancellations.
We are advised that it is important that all volunteers should register with Assemble (Butterfly Conservation’s new online volunteer portal) since this will allow BC to hold your details securely and also means that registered volunteers, be they members or non-members, will be covered by BC’s comprehensive insurance. Full details of Assemble can be found on the BC web site at Assemble - Our New Volunteer Portal | Butterfly Conservation (butterfly-conservation.org).
Any queries about Assemble should be addressed to [email protected] and NOT the work party leader thank you.