Woodland Management at Sunnybank Vale, Tameside

Join us for a day of Woodland Management and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We will be improving habitats within the woodland for willow tits, the UK’s fastest declining resident bird species. This work will also help to maintain a healthy and sustainable woodland that supports other local wildlife and the surrounding community.

The tools we will be using for these activities are: loppers, secateurs, bowsaws, pruning saws and spades. 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.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm. We will start at 10am, please note we may finish earlier than 3pm if all the work is completed.
• Sunnybank Vale, Greenside Ln, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7QT.
• Meet at the entrance to Sunnybank Vale on Greenside Lane. What3words: ///affair.images.invite

Parking/public transport

• There is free on the road parking on the housing estate adjacent to Sunnybank Vale.
• The nearest bus stop(s) are Chatsworth Road on Edge Lane (Stop ID: MANDAPGP) and St Martin’s Church on Greenside Lane (Stop ID: MANTMWMJ). The following bus routes stop there: 171, 172, 230, 231, 793 and 864. The nearest tram stop is Cemetery Road on the Blue Line.

About the site

Sunnybank Vale is a publicly accessible green space. The area where we will be working has uneven ground, thick vegetation and hard standing paths. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use. If you have any questions, please contact Hannah (07519 326206)