The task
Heartwood Forest is England’s largest new native woodland being created in St Albans. It covers a large area of 858 acres and will eventually boast 600,000 new trees, a community orchard, miles of paths and rides and an array of wildlife.
The work party volunteer will work as part of a regular team of volunteers who will plant and mulch trees to prevent weeds. This will involve pit planting trees and mulching each tree using straw bales. It may also involve checking a previously planted area has been planted and mulched correctly and gapping up where needed.
This will be a great way for you to gain experience, a great excuse to get outside and keep fit and help us to create a new woodland.
Timescale
Flexible but during the planting season October to March. Work party days will run from 10am-3pm on different days during the week
Experience required/desired
- Outdoor working experience (R)
- A sensible regard for health and safety (R)
- Understanding and support of the Woodland Trusts principles of woodland management (D)
Qualities required
- Ability and availability to visit the site in all weathers throughout the year
Find out more
If you would like to help plant and look after trees in Englands largest new forest, come along to our regular work parties and get digging check out the blog for the details