Himalayan Balsam pulling
Come and help the New Forest Non-Native Plants Project stop the spread of Himalayan balsam which is invading the banks of our Forest rivers.
Work parties
Monday 14 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at PDQ Airspares, Redbrook Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HG, off the A338 just south of Fordingbridge at grid reference SU 151 134. Park by the stable block.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 15 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Brooklands Farm, Stuckton, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HE at grid reference SU 159 133. Park in the farm yard.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Thursday 17 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at PDQ Airspares, Redbrook Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HG, off the A338 just south of Fordingbridge at grid reference SU 151 134. Park by the stable block.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Friday 18 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Linbank Farm, Linford, Ringwood, BH24 3HX at grid reference SU 176 067.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 21 May 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the field behind the pub car park at The Red Lion, Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 8NE. The Red Lion is at grid reference SZ 318 984 to the west of Boldre Bridge. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam near the Lymington River in the Wildlife Trust’s Roydon Woods Nature Reserve.
Contact Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 21 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Linbrook, Salisbury Road, Ringwood, opposite the museum just north of Ringwood on the A338 at grid reference SU 151 064
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 22 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Dockens Water
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Somerley Fishing Lakes. To find the meeting place, turn left into the entrance to Tarmac off the A338 north of Ringwood. Take the gravel track on the left before the Tarmac gates. Follow the track round the lakes and park near disabled toilet. Grid reference SU 147 070.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 23 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am. For details of where to meet please contact Joanne.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Thursday 24 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Sweatfords Water, Fordingbridge
Leader: Joanne Gore
We will be meeting in Sweatfords Water Meadow at 10am at grid reference SU 145 146. Please park in surrounding roads but note that space is limited.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 28 May 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the field behind the pub car park at The Red Lion, Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 8NE. Grid reference SZ 318 984. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam near the Lymington River in the Wildlife Trust’s Roydon Woods Nature Reserve.
Contact Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 29 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling at Sandy Balls Holiday Park
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at the activity centre reception at Sandy Balls Holiday Park, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JZ at grid reference SU 170 144. Parking is available on site.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 29 May 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Passford Water
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the grounds of the house called ‘Rushcroft’, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington, SO41 8LS. Rushcroft is on the eastern side of Mount Pleasant Lane. Grid reference SZ 305 974. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam along the Passford Water which is a tributary of the Lymington River.
Contact Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 30 May 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am and park at Gouldings Farm, Ringwood Road, north of Ringwood on A338 by the museum at grid reference SU 149 064.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 11 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am and park at PDQ Airspares, Redbrook Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HG at grid reference SU 151 134. Park next to the stable blocks.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 12 June 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River at Bridge Farm, Brockenhurst
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the yard at Bridge Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TR. Grid reference SU 303 029. The entrance to Bridge Farm is on the eastern side of the Lyndhurst Road (A337) south of the turning into Balmer Lawn Road.
Contact Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 13 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am and park at PDQ Airspares, Redbrook Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HG at grid reference SU 151 134. Park next to the stable blocks.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Thursday 14 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Brooklands Farm, Stuckton, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HE at grid reference SU 160 133. Park in the farm yard.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Friday 15 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Linbank Farm, Linford, Ringwood, BH24 3HX at grid reference SU 176 067. Park beside the road outside the farm house but note that space is limited.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 18 June 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Passford Water
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the grounds of the house called ‘Buckland Wood’, Sway Road, Lymington, SO41 8NN. ‘Buckland Wood’ is on the eastern side of Sway Road, near the sharp bend. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam along the Passford Water which is a tributary of the Lymington River.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 19 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling at Sandy Balls Holiday Park
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at the activity centre reception at Sandy Balls Holiday Park, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JZ at grid reference SU 170 144. Parking is available on site.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 20 June 2011, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River
Leader: Ashley Basil
Meet at 10am and park in the field to the rear of the pub car park at The Red Lion, Rope Hill, Boldre, near Lymington, SO41 8NE. The Red Lion pub is at grid reference SZ 318 984, to the west of Boldre Bridge. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam in the vicinity of Boldre Bridge.
Lunch can be taken at The Red Lion, or bring a picnic.
Contact: Ashley Basil on 01590 676538 or mobile 07971 965647.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Thursday 21 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Linbrook, Salisbury Road, Ringwood, opposite the museum just north of Ringwood on the A338 at grid reference SU 151 063. Parking limited.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Friday 22 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am and park at Gouldings Farm, Ringwood Road, north of Ringwood on A338 by the museum at grid reference SU 149 064.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 25 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am. For further details and details of where to meet, please contact Joanne.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 25 June 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Passford Water
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the grounds of the house called ‘Buckland Wood’, Sway Road, Lymington, SO41 8NN. ‘Buckland Wood’ is on the eastern side of Sway Road, near the sharp bend, at grid reference SZ 314 970. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam along the Passford Water which is a tributary of the Lymington River.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 26 June 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the field to the rear of the pub car park at The Red Lion, Rope Hill, Boldre, near Lymington, SO41 8NE. The Red Lion pub is at grid reference SZ 318 984, to the west of Boldre Bridge. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam near the Lymington River in the Wildlife Trust’s Roydon Woods Nature Reserve.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 26 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Sweatfords Water, Fordingbridge
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am. Park on Green Lane (space limited) in Fordingbridge at grid reference SU 145 147.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 27 June 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Dockens Water
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Somerley Fishing Lakes. To find the meeting place, turn left into the entrance to Tarmac off the A338 north of Ringwood. Take the gravel track on the left before the Tarmac entrance gates. Follow the track round to disabled parking area. Grid reference SU 147 071.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 27 June 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in Ivy Wood car park, off the B3055, near Brockenhurst at grid reference SU 315 025. When we have finished pulling the Himalayan balsam near Ivy Wood car park we will move on upstream to Warren Farm, Balmer Lawn Road, Brockenhurst.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt. Wellingtons are essential in this very wet, muddy site. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Thursday 28 June 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam puling along the Passford Water
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the grounds of the house called ‘Rushcroft’, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington, SO41 8LS. Rushcroft is on the eastern side of Mount Pleasant Lane at grid reference SZ 305 974 (approx). We will be pulling Himalayan balsam along the Passford Water which is a tributary of the Lymington River.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 2 July 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Lymington River
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the field behind the pub car park at The Red Lion, Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 8NE. The Red Lion is at grid reference SZ 318 984 to the west of Boldre Bridge. We will be pulling Himalayan balsam near the Lymington River in the Wildlife Trust’s Roydon Woods Nature Reserve.
Contact Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 3 July 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Ditchend Brook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am and park at PDQ Airspares, Redbrook Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HG at grid reference SU 151 134. Park next to the stable blocks.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Wednesday 4 July 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Avon Water
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the grounds of ‘Millstream House’, Broadmead, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6DH. To find Millstream House drive west from Lymington along Silver Street. Cross the Avon Water with Gordleton Mill on your right and go up the hill. You will see a track on your left. The entrance to the track is at grid reference SZ 290 962. This is the track to Broadmead. Go along the track for a short distance (beware speed humps) and the entrance to Millstream House is on your left.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Thursday 5 July 2012, 10am -3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling along the Avon Water
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am and park in the grounds of Efford Lodge, Milford Road, Lymington, SO41 0JD. The entrance to Efford Lodge is on the northern side of the A337, to the east of Efford Bridge at grid reference SZ 307 941. The gates to Efford Lodge open automatically when you drive towards them.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 9 July 2012, 10am – 3pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Cadnam River at Newbridge
Leader: Catherine Chatters
Meet at 10am at approximate grid reference SU 303 145 along the track which you will see to the west of Newbridge Road (between Newbridge and Cadnam) immediately to the north of the M27 where Newbridge Road goes under the motorway. We will then park cars in a nearby field.
Contact: Catherine Chatters, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 923315
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellington or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sub protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Monday 9 July 2012, 10am - 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am. For further details and details of where to meet, please contact Joanne.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Friday 13 July 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling on the Linbrook
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at Linbank Farm, Linford, Ringwood, BH24 3HX at grid reference SU 176 067. Park beside the road outside the farm house but note that space is limited.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
Tuesday 17 July 2012, 10am – 2pm
Himalayan balsam pulling at Sandy Balls Holiday Park
Leader: Joanne Gore
Meet at 10am at the activity centre reception at Sandy Balls Holiday Park, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JZ at grid reference SU 170 146. Parking is available on site.
Contact Joanne Gore, New Forest Non-Native Plants Officer, on 023 8042 4205 or mobile 07770 918293.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. It is advisable to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and wellingtons or boots. If it is sunny please bring a sun hat and sun protection cream. Car-share if possible as parking space is limited at some of the pull sites.
