Practical conservation session – Gwithian Green

Working in partnership with Gwithian Green Management Committee, we’ll be cutting down some elm saplings to reveal the outside wall of the ‘Pound’ – a historical feature used in the past to contain stray grazing animals found in and around the village.  We’ll also be clearing vegetation along a section of one of the streams to create some areas of open running water.

Please note: this session runs 10am – 2pm.  

Please wear wellies and thick trousers as it’s a bit wet and brambly in some of the areas where we’ll be working

General information for practical conservation sessions:  We recommend wearing stout footwear and clothing suitable for working outside in the exposed environment of the Towans.  Do bring a spare layer, hat and full waterproofs and sun cream (if it’s going to be sunny). We supply biscuits, please bring your own hot/cold drinks and lunch.

Please book in advance so we can make sure we bring enough tools & biscuits and know who to contact if we need to cancel the session.

Date of Session: 23/09/2025

Meeting at: Gwithian Green main car park - on the right, just north of the Church, on B3301

Recently cleared stream at Gwithian Green with open water and the path running alongside

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Contact

If you’d like to get involved, just phone us, email us, or contact us via our social media.

Friends of the Towans

07393522875

volunteer@friendsofthetowans.org.uk