Citizen Forester Tree Maintenance at Kingsdown Roots Allotments, Wigan

The Details

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

During the day we will be maintaining previously planted trees by securing mulch matts and woodchip around the base of the trees to help with vegetation management. The trees have been planted in response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They create healthier, happier communities, tackle the climate crisis head on, reconnect us to our natural world, and provide essential habitats for wildlife. .

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. Tools we will be using include rubber mallets, wheelbarrows and spades. This activity does involve kneeling down, please do let us know if you have any concerns about this activity and we can provide further information. There is a portaloo on site. This activity is suitable for all ages.

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, Kingsdown Fields Roots Allotments Site, Kingsdown Fields, Lee Ln, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QS
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• If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Lauren (07519 326205) or Nina (07354 904064)

Parking/public transport

• There is limited parking is available at Kingsdown Fields Roots Allotments. There is additional parking on Lee Lane, which is slightly further from the tree maintenace area (approximately 10 minutes).
• The following bus routes stop near by: 22A, 360, 609, 629, 630, 662, 666, 946, 954, 970.

About the site

Kingsdown Fields Roots Allotments are community allotments. The working area has short grass but wet and muddy ground in places. The elevation is mostly flat, with very gentle inclines and no formal paths. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.