Practical conservation session – Upton Towans

We’ll be continuing with the work we did here last week, removing the invasive and non-native Buddleia bushes in the area behind the cement works.  Over the winter we’ve been making great progress, steadily working on cutting and removing invasive and non-native plants in this area of Upton Towans.  If left, these plants outcompete the native dune plants and start to dominate the dune grassland.  Removing these invasive and non-natives gives the native dune plants a chance to thrive.

This session runs 10am – 2pm.

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 to contact you if we need to cancel the session.

Date of Session: 03/02/2026

Meeting at: Upton Towans reserve entrance - near the big chimney

rectangular bunkers on Upton Towans sand dunes in the sunshine

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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