PARC

PRACTICAL ACTION ON RESERVES IN CORNWALL

The Trust's reserves are a safe haven for a wide variety of habitats and rare species. We need your help to carry out management work to protect and enhance the conservation value of the reserves. This PARC programme focuses on footpath maintenance and improving public access, appreciating the new spring growth. So, if you fancy a rewarding days work outside, or just want to see the reserves with a staff member, then why not come along? Everyone's welcome! Watch out for our new mini-bus (sponsored by English Nature and the Heritage Lottery Fund); plenty of room on board!

Full details of why, what and how are given by the task leader on the day, plus full tuition on the use of tools and a tour of the site. No experience is needed, just plenty of enthusiasm. Please do not hesitate to contact me at the Trust if you would like further details or to be put on our mailing list for the PARC leaflet.

Gemma Bowen, Volunteer Task Organiser

SUNDAYS 7th & 21st FEBRUARY DEVICHOYS WOOD

We will be returning to this woodland reserve to continue with the clearance of rhododendron and other invasive species. This will help the native woodland flora to develop.. There may also be a chance to see our charcoal kiln in operation.

Meet at the reserve entrance in Perranarworthal (Grid Ref.: SW 762 543). Lifts from Five Acres at 9.45am or Truro railway station at 10.00am are also available.

SUNDAYS 7th & 21st MARCH RED MOOR

Red Moor boasts a wide variety of rare species, including the small red damselfly, scarce blue-tailed damselfly, royal fern and marsh cinquefoil. This large reserve is situated alongside the dramatic Helman Tor. We shall be carrying out footpath clearance and maintenance work.

Meet at the grass triangle at Tredinnickpits (Grid Ref.: SX 077 623). Lifts from Five Acres at 9.30am or Truro railway station at 9.45am are available.

SUNDAYS 11th & 25th APRIL DEVICHOYS WOOD

Now that Spring is here, the native woodland flora is thriving. We shall be clearing and maintaining the footpaths to allow greater access and enjoyment of the reserve. There may also be a chance to see our charcoal kiln in operation.

Meet at the reserve entrance in Perranarworthal at 10.30am (Grid Ref.: SW 775 381). Lifts from Five Acres at 9:45am or Truro railway station at 10:00am are available.

SUNDAYS 9th & 23rd MAY PENDARVES WOOD

This rich and varied nature reserve has an interesting mixture of species and habitats. The woodland was originally planted as part of a nearby estate, now your help is needed to improve the footpath access routes.

Meet at the reserve entrance gate 2 miles south of Camborne on the B3303 (Grid Ref.: SW 641 377). Lifts from Five Acres at 9:45am or Truro railway station at 10:00am are available.

CABILLA AND REDRICE WOODS PROJECTS

Over the next few months we will be continuing the restoration project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, undertaking a variety of interesting tasks including woodland management and footpath tasks. Refer to the list below for details or contact the Ranger, Steve Chudleigh on 0467 792427 (mobile) or 01208 873475.

Sunday 28th February Coppicing, and creating some dead hedging around the coppiced areas.

Sunday 28th March Maintaining the open water in some ponds by clearing surrounding trees.

Sunday 18th April Continuing to improve access in the woods by carrying out work on the footpaths.

Sunday 30th May More footpath improvements, step and revetment construction, etc.

Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am. We are sorry but we can not provide lifts from Five Acres or the Truro railway station for the Cabilla and Redrice Woods tasks. The reserve is located 3 miles east of Bodmin, on the A38. From the A38, travelling east, take the turning left towards Cardinham (next to White Lodge). Cross the bridge over the Fowey, access is via a track on the right past the sawmill (SX 129 652).

HOW TO VOLUNTEER ..........

Just turn up on site at 10.30am (consult the maps). A lift from Five Acres or Truro railway station can be provided for most of the tasks. Please come prepared for the weather - wellies (for safety those with steel toe caps are best) and waterproofs are usually essential and some gardening gloves if you have them. Don't forget your packed lunch; hot drinks and biscuits are provided. Further information can be obtained on (01872) 273939.