Nature Reserve Work Party: Queenswood -- Dormouse Nut Survey

Hazel nut

Hazel nut (c) Jon Hawkins – Surrey Hills Photography

Nature Reserve Work Party: Queenswood -- Dormouse Nut Survey

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We will be undertaking our first Dormouse nibbled nut survey of the season, hunting for hazelnuts that have been eaten by Dormice.

Event details

Meeting point

Outside visitors' centre at Queenswood beside main carpark

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Date

Time
10:00am - 3:00pm
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About the event

This is a small work party for helping with critical jobs across the reserves. Meet with the Reserves Officer Adam Toulson-Hampshire for this conservation survey party, checking areas of the coppiced woodland in Queenswood for signs of dormice. Please meet at 10am outside the visitor's centre at Queenswood. Please bring plenty of water and wear sturdy footwear. Long trousers and boots are highly recommended, as much of the coppiced areas are scrubby and have bramble and bracken.

A cafe and loos are available, along with free bottle water refills, but these are roughly 700meters (0.4m) away, so a packed lunch maybe advisable.

*Volunteer Work Parties are open to registered volunteers only. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Lesley Hack at l.hack@herefordshirewt.co.uk to find out more.

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

Mobility

Dense shrub on sloping uneven terrain, little to no access by established pathways once at the worksite. Area is exposed to direct sun, but shade close by in wider woodland.

Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

No

What to bring

Dress for outdoor work and practical activities in areas of bramble and dense undergrowth, wear sturdy enclosed shoes. Bring any drinks, snacks and lunch you need as well as sun protection.

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Parking information

Parking in Queenswood carpark, free for volunteers (this is on a number plate basis, so please do let the reserve officer know if you have any doubts that you are excluded from paying!)
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Adam Toulson-Hampshire
Contact number: 07341736178
Hazel dormouse

Young hazel dormouse by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION