Citizen Forester Woodland Management 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 woodland that supports local wildlife and the surrounding community.

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.

We will be removing diseased ash trees to open up the canopy and make space for healthy trees to grow into – the brash generated will be used to create a dead hedge, which supports many species of fungi, invertebrates, small mammals and birds. This work will make the woodland more resiliant by diversifying the structure and species in the woodland and will involve using tools like loppers, secateurs, pruning saws, bowsaws and axes.

Please arrive at 10am for the tool safety talk.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm at Daisy Nook Country Park, Stannybrook Rd, Failsworth, Oldham, Manchester, M35 9WJ.
• The meeting point will be Daisy Nook Cafe Carpark. 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 Rosie (07741655479).

Parking/public transport

• There is parking available at Daisy Nook Café Carpark.
• 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.