Peak Moorland Conservation Volunteer Day, Edale | 3rd July

Dalehead, is surrounded by beautiful Peak District views down the Vale of Edale and over to the iconic Mam Tor in one direction and Kinder Scout in the other. The National Trust started work on this 123  hectare site to improve the condition of moorland, woodland, and grassland there. Work will be confirmed on the day, but is likely to involve taking down old fencing within the Dalehead project area, under the supervision of NT rangers.

Date and time

Thursday 3rd July 9:15 - 3pm

Location

We will meet up at the Barber Booth car park, Edale Road, Edale S33 7ZL at 9.15am so we are ready to leave at 9.30am. Parking costs £4.75 for all day (card, contactless, RingGo app location 51703). We aim to be finished by 3.00pm.

How to sign up

You must register, on Eventbrite, together with full name, email address, mobile phone number and contact name and mobile of next of kin. Any questions to the organiser Steve Charles on stevecharles25@gmail.com

Why it’s worthwhile:

Dalehead, is surrounded by beautiful Peak District views down the Vale of Edale and over to the iconic Mam Tor in one direction and Kinder Scout in the other. The National Trust started work on this 123  hectare site to improve the condition of moorland, woodland, and grassland there.

The NT are using different land management techniques to improve grasslands, create wetlands and introduce more native trees and shrubs through planting and natural regeneration. This will help to improve places for wildlife to live and feed, increase biodiversity and help to capture carbon. It will also make the landscape more resilient to flooding and drought in a changing climate. The changes we make will improve soil health and support a healthy diet for grazing animals as well.

Grazing animals will play a part in the work. They wouldn’t know it, but as they eat and move around, they’re helping to break up the ground and add natural fertiliser, creating the right conditions for trees, flowers and grasses to grow. Our work will be to remove all old fencing to enable the animals to move freely on this upland site.

What will the work involve?

We will walk a short distance, about 1km to the work area. Work will be confirmed on the day, but is likely to involve taking down old fencing within the Dalehead project area, under the supervision of NT rangers. Click here link for details of the project

What to bring

Participants will be expected to wear or carry weather resistant clothing (including gloves and headwear) suitable for the conditions prevailing on the day which may be cold, wet and windy (meaning warm clothing and waterproofs) or hot (meaning sunscreen and sunhat)!. Footwear should be warm solid boots with grippy soles. Don’t wear your best gear and Gortex as you may get a bit muddy! Carry sufficient food and fluid for a full-day hill walk (a thermos with hot drink is good in colder months, water bottle in the summer!). There will not be any opportunities to buy refreshments during the day so bring everything you want with you. The group leader will have an emergency survival shelter and first aid kit.

For this work please bring gardening gloves (in cold weather old winter gloves ideal). NT Rangers will provide all other tools.

Who can come

This event is open to BMC members and accompanying friends, over 18. All participants must book a place in advance. No dogs.

How do I join in?

You must register, on Eventbrite, together with full name, email address, mobile phone number and contact name and mobile of next of kin. Any questions to the organiser Steve Charles on stevecharles25@gmail.com