Tree Planting and Woodland Aftercare @ Salesbury Hall, Dinckley

Join us on Saturday 21st November for some casual tree planting and maintenance as part of a woodland aftercare programme!

Event Description: In 2025 we planted over 10,000 trees at Salesbury Hall and now the time has come to plant some more trees! We will be using hand tools such as spades and lump hammers to plant around XXX new trees and complete some woodland maintenance.

We will be meeting at Marles Wood Public Car Park, Salesbury Hall Rd, Dinckley, PR3 3XU before walking to the woodland where we will give a brief introduction to who we are and purpose of managing the woodland. You will be given a tool box talk and demonstration of the day’s activities which will be carried out under the supervision of RRT staff. Our staff will be working from approx. 10:00am to 2:30pm, however volunteers can stay for as long or short as they like. We will also be stopping for lunch during the session.

Location: The meeting point is at Marles Wood Public Car Park, Dinckley PR3 3XU where free parking is available. The what3words address of the meeting point is ///purifier.cooked.rocket the grid reference is SD 67594 35633. By typing the what3words address into the what3words website or app, you can get directions to the exact location.

Important Info: Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and the task being undertaken, as well as suitable footwear like walking boots, or wellies. The task will involve the use of spray paint which may transfer to clothing. To help reduce the risk of bites, cuts and stings we also require volunteers to wear long sleeved tops and trousers. You will also need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle, however we will be providing biscuits, tea, and coffee for everyone. In the event of extreme weather, the event will be cancelled and you will be notified via email, so long as you have provided this info when booking onto the event.

Difficulty: Access to the planting site is easy, mainly following existing public footpaths, however a stile must be crossed. The ground at the woodland is more uneven and boggier in places. We only expect volunteers to do as much as they can, and if you get tired out or have other commitments you are free to leave early. Therefore, this event is suitable for most people, however because the ground can get boggy and partly located on a hill, it is not recommended for those in wheelchairs/using crutches.

Facilities: Please note there are no toilets on this site.

Risk Assessment: 20261118 RRT RA Woodland Aftercare @ Salesbury Hall Phase 2.pdf