Citizen Forester Hedge Laying at Daisy Nook, Oldham

The Details

Join us for a day of woodland management and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We are carrying out this work to maintain a healthy and sustainable hedge that supports local wildlife and the surrounding community. Our staff will train you in using traditional tools including billhooks and run you through the hedge laying procedure. We will also be using tools like pruning saws, loppers, shears and secateurs, and litter pickers will also be provided. All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear.

Please arrive at 10am for the tool safety talk. The event will run until the work is completed so on some days we may finish earlier than 3pm – please let us know if you will be coming later in the day and not arriving at 10am by emailing team@cityoftrees.org.uk

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm at Daisy Nook Country Park, Stannybrook Rd, Failsworth, Oldham, Manchester, M35 9WJ.
• The meeting point will be Daisy Nook Cafe car park. What3words: ///evenly.spare.detail. A member of staff will be at the entrance from 09:50 onwards.
• The what3words for the working area will be ///strong.unit.uses, look out for our flag!

If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Hannah (07519 326206) or Ashley (07354 904472).

Parking/public transport

• There is parking available at Daisy Nook Café car park.
• The site is a 5 minute walk from the Daisy Nook Country Park bus stop, where the following routes stop: 130, 231 and 862.

Daisy Nook Country Park is made up of 40 hectares of varied landscape in the heart of the Medlock Valley. The area where we will be working has uneven ground, thick vegetation, and informal paths through the woodland. There is access to a toilet on site for volunteer use.