Citizen Forester: Pond plug planting at Crompton Moor, Oldham

The Details

Join us for a day of planting marginal species plugs to help improve the peat bogs at Crompton Moor.

We will be lining the banks of new ponds created through the installation of several leaky dams up Old Brook River. Marginal species, such as marsh marigold, help to attract wildlife, such as damsel flies and dragon flies. This boosts the biodiversity of the area around the ponds.

All tools to plant the pond plugs will be provided, and there will be additional associated rewetting tasks to get involved in, such as soft rush removal. Please wear waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Crompton Moor is very uneven under foot, and we will be working in and around water. We will provide half and full length waders.

No prior experience is necessary- you will be guided through the tasks by the City of Trees team. This activity is suitable for all ages who would be okay with the difficult terrain at Crompton Moor.

Time & Location

• 10:00 – 15:00
• Meet in the car park at 10am. What3words: ///evolution.rare.cobble
• Work area for the day: What3words: ///amuses.known.instincts
• If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Grace: 07759369215

Parking/public transport

• Parking is available in Crompton Moor car park for free.
• The nearest bus stop is Hillside Avenue (9 minute walk away) which is served by the 402, 435, 436, 832, and 891 bus. The closest Metrolink stop is Shaw and Crompton (half an hour walk away).

About the site

Crompton Moor is a public site. The area is maintained and looked after by the Friends of Crompton Moor group. The area in which we are working is by a pond. The ground is very uneven, and there is around a 5 minute walk up a fairly steep hill to our working area. A portaloo will be based in the car park for all volunteers to use.