Join us on Sunday 29th October, 10:30-12:30, for a welcome walking tour exploring the new 32ha Heggs-Castle woodland.
A total of 33,630 stems, comprising 16 different broadleaf species, were planted by a dedicated crew between December 2022-March 2023; along with the installation of 3km of new fencing and a forestry maintenance track.
We’ll meander through a small area of the site, looking at how different species and tree guards are faring, and answering any questions you have. Along the way, we’ll also share some of the history of the project, the lessons learned – good, bad and ugly – our initial health check results, and plans for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
There’ll be plenty of time for feedback and knowledge sharing, as well as flask breaks – so please bring your own tipple of choice.
When: 10.30-12.30, Sunday 29th October
Meeting point: Heggs Ford https://w3w.co/angle.handfuls.assemble
Parking: Heggs Ford is accessible by 4WD only. Other vehicles may use the layby on Arkengarthdale Road, at the top of the Heggs access track https://w3w.co/slicing.school.slouched
NB Car pooling is recommended due to limited space. Please allow 10-15 mins to walk down to the ford.
Terrain: The site is steep and uneven in places. Whilst our walking route will follow the forestry track, we will be venturing off at regular intervals. A good level of fitness is recommended plus sturdy footwear and all-weather clothing.
Booking: This event is being run in collaboration with Sustainable Swaledale. Please email info@sustainableswaledale.org to register your interest so that we can gauge numbers. For any specific questions about the site logistics, please email Liz at heggsfarm@gmail.com.
Heggs-Castle Renaturing Project 