Citizen Forester Balsam Bash at Clayton Vale, Manchester

The Details

Join us for a day of balsam bashing and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We’ll be heading down to Clayton Vale to manage and remove Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species. This species overcrowds our native woodlands, so we will be spending the day pulling balsam.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear – you may want long sleeves/trousers for working among the long vegetation! 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 all.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm. We will start at 10am, please note we may finish earlier than 3pm if all the work is completed. Please arrive as close to 10am as possible.
• The Tuck Shop, Clayton Vale, Edge Lane, Manchester, M40 1GR.
• Meet at the Tuck Shop at Clayton Vale, off Edge Lane. What3words: ///unity.bend.sock

Parking/public transport

• There is free on road parking on Edge Lane and Millstream Lane.
• The following bus routes stop outside the Tuck Shop (Stop ID: MANDAPGM): 171, 172. The Edge Lane tram stop is approximately 20 minutes away.

About the site

Clayton Vale is a publicly accessible green space. The area where we will be working has uneven ground, thick vegetation and ground trodden paths. There will be access to an accessible toilet at the Tuck Shop, where we will meet.

A member of City of Trees staff will greet you at 10am outside the Tuck Shop (What3words: ///unity.bend.sock). If you arrive later, please contact Hannah on 07519 326206. You are welcome to join us for part of the day; however, if tasks are completed early, please be aware that the session may finish earlier than advertised.