Woodland Management at Bank Bridge Meadow, Manchester

Join us for a day of Woodland Management and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We will be pruning and crown lifting trees, as well as carrying out clearance works. These works will involve pruning dead or damaged branches, removing small lower branches from trees and cutting back or removing overgrown vegetation around paths. We are carrying out this work to maintain a healthy and sustainable woodland that supports local wildlife and the surrounding community.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. The tools we will be using for these activities are telescopic loppers and pruning saws, loppers, secateurs, pruning saws and shears. As these activities involve the use of sharp tools, this event is suitable for adults only. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day – you will be guided throughout the day so no prior experience is necessary.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm at Bank Bridge Meadow, Bank Lane, Manchester, M11 4TN.
• The working area for this session can be difficult to find – if you are unable to find us, contact Hannah on 07519 326206
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Parking/public transport

• There is limited parking around this site, so please try to use public transport where possible. There is a small car park located at the junction of Ten Acres Lane and Riverpark Road, an 8 minute walk from site.
• The nearest bus stop is Ravensbury School, which is a 6 minute walk from site or Riverpark Road (Stop IDs: MANAGTMJ and MANAGTMP), which is about 10 minutes walk from site.
• The following services go to these stops: 76, 76A, 76B, 688, 703, 709, 711, 722, 724, 726
• The nearest tram stop is Velopark, which is a 15 minute walk from site.

About the site

Bank Bridge Meadow is a publicly accessible green space. The area where we will be working is under tree canopy, has uneven ground and no formal paths.

A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.