Tree Planting and Woodland Aftercare @ New House Farm, Colne

Join us on Wednesday 16th December for some casual tree planting and maintenance as part of a woodland aftercare programme!

Event Description: In 2024 we planted over 1000 trees at New House Farm 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 250 new trees and complete some woodland maintenance.

When we arrive at New House Farm we will give a brief introduction to who we are are and the purpose of woodland maintenance. 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 on the farm track leading to New House Farm where free parking is available. The what3words address of the meeting point is ///funds.transit.dolly the grid reference SD 91173 41615. 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 woodland site is easy, mainly following existing farm tracks and footpaths however a fence must be crossed to access one of the woodland areas. The ground at the woodland is more uneven and boggier in places with a ditch crossing through the site. 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 be uneven in places and due to the slope this event is not suitable for those in a wheelchair or using crutches.

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

Risk Assessment: 20261216 RRT RA Woodland Aftercare @ New House Farm.pdf