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The work at this Essex Wildlife Trust reserve will focus on Sweet Chestnut coppicing to benefit the Heath Fritillary butterfly. The species went extinct here in 2013, but two females were seen at the site last year and work is needed to improve the habitat for this rare butterfly.
Please meet at 10am in the Little Havens Hospice car park (the first one on the right), Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, SS7 2LH. Grid ref: TQ 8099 8902.
Tools are provided. It can be wet and muddy at this time of year so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Please bring a packed lunch and drink with you.
Please contact Rob Smith at [email protected].