Devon: Work Party - Heathfield Reserve near Bovey Tracey

Sun 7th January: Heathfield Reserve near Bovey Tracey 10.30 - 14.30.

Please contact Peter Beale beale@eclipse.co.uk or 01626 333 106 to see if the task will actually be run.

Meet on Dragoon Close on the Heathfield Industrial Estate, SX 823 764 or postcode TQ12 6TU. From the A38 take the A382 towards Bovey Tracey. After about 400 yards turn right at the traffic lights into Battle Road. After about another 300 yards turn left into Cavalier Road. Drive along a straight section of this road for about 800 yards and Dragoon Close is on the left just as the road starts to bend to the right.

We shall be raking, clearing and coppicing at Teignbridge’s Heathfield Reserve to maintain the open and warm heathland there. The work has been carried out in past years to benefit silver-studded blue butterflies. Some cutting tools and rakes will be available or please bring your own.

Joint Teignbridge District Council/BC event

ADVANCED BOOKING NECESSARY FOR ALL EVENTS - please contact the organiser Peter Beale beale@eclipse.co.uk or on 01626 333 106.

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.
 
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.