Meeting at Alice Holt Arboretum car park at 10:00 to start the walk at 10:15

Postcode: GU10 4LQ (nearest - but see map/ grid reference as the postcode is a different location - please note that the location of the Arboretum car park is different on Google Maps!)

Grid ref. SU 80264 43415

Expected walking distance: 3 miles.

Biosecurity: Please clean your boots before and after the visit to reduce the chance of  spreading pests or disease.

Description:

This trail contains seven marked stops and has been designed for forest managers, owners, students and decision-makers to see the area and engage in a discussion about the adaptation actions being undertaken and insights from historical trials.

For more information on the trail please follow this link. 

CCFG is organising this visit in the south-east of England to provide members the opportunity to observe and discuss the methods used and species mixtures in each stop, for example, forest structure changes after tending operations. Also due to the time of the visit Autumn - a winterish forest view which is very different than visiting the site during summer. The differences in weather conditions should assist our understanding of climate change in the area, and its impact on the management of trees of varied sizes and ages. Which is highly relevant under the current climate change situation; for example, in the area there is evidence that species like Oak now comes into leaf nearly a month earlier than it did in the 1950s (www.forestresearch.gov.uk).

 Important!

This is a friendly reminder that the visit will be conducted on foot and the weather in November is unpredictable, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing to keep you warm and dry whatever the weather conditions. The paths are likely to be wet at this time of year whatever the weather. 

Be aware of your health and safety at all times and do not take risks that could put you or anyone else in danger.

Bring your own packed lunch and something to drink e.g. tea in thermos.

If you have booked a place and later find you are unable to attend please contact Polly (administrator@ccfg.org.uk) in case someone else is able to fill your place.