Citizen Forester Tree Maintenance at Foggs Fold, Wigan

The Details

Join us for a day of tree maintenance and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

By carrying out tree maintenance we will be giving our young trees at Foggs Fold some Tree-LC. We will be carrying out this work to ensure that the these trees reach establishment and create woodland areas that will support the local wildlife whilst also responding to the climate emergency. As part of this work we will be carrying out vegetation removal and replacing mulch matts and woodchip around the base of previously planted sapling trees.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day – you will be guided throughout the day so no prior experience is necessary. This activity is suitable for adults and older children.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm at Foggs Fold, Stratton Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DS.
• Meeting point: meet in the recreational park on Stratton Drive, what3words: ///among.patio.boat.
• Working area: ///year.minds.link.
• Please contact Hannah for any queries on the day: 07519 326206.

Parking/public transport

• There is residential street parking, please be respectful and where you can please car share.
• Nearest Bus Stop is Millers Lane Stop ID: MANPTATM or MANPTATJ which is about 10-minute walk from the site.
• The following services go to these stops: 22A, 320, 360, 559, 609, 630, 662, 663, 946, 950, 951, 970.
• The Nearest Train stop is Wigan Wallgate.

About the site

Foggs Fold is a recreational open space. The area where we will be working has long grass and uneven ground, the site is relatively flat. The paths are ground-trodden dirt paths. A portaloo will be available on-site for volunteer use.