ERCCIS Acidic Wetland Indicator Plants Workshop

Bog Cotton

(C) James Burke

ERCCIS Acidic Wetland Indicator Plants Workshop

Location:

Helman Tor,

The reserve is 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Bodmin, 2 miles to the north west of Lostwithiel.

From the A30 / A391 roundabout (south of Bodmin) turn north to Lanivet and take the first right under the A30 bridge. Shortly after the bridge, take the first left up the hill. After ½ mile turn right at Reperry Cross and immediately take the fork left to Trebell Green. After a sharp right bend, take the left turn (between the granite posts). At the top of this road, on the left, is a rough car park.
Book
Join us for a field trip to Breney Common where we will learn how to survey for plants indicative of acidic wetland habitats.

Event details

Meeting point

Gunwen Car Park. Ignore any loction directions to Helman Tor itself

Date

Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
A static map of ERCCIS Acidic Wetland Indicator Plants Workshop

About the event

In this workshop, we will focus on survey techniques that involve looking for a set of indicator plants for acidic types of wetland. These species may be positive or negative indicators of the health of the wetland, and can be monitored over time to assess and inform management, as well as contributing useful records for conservation purposes. We will begin with an indoor session introducing the variety of wildflower species associated with this habitat type, before moving out to Breney Common to see what we can find and try some survey techniques. Wellington boots are esential!

Booking

Price

£5

Additional booking information

No facilities on the reserve

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Mobility

Rugged trails

 

 

Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

No

What to bring

Lunch, notebook, pen/pencil, hand lens, camera or phone, wellington boots, tick repellent, sun hat/cream or waterproof clothing, wildflower guide (we recommend the Wildflower Key by Francis Rose)

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Parking information

Ample free parking available

Contact us

Laura Fox/Abby Whitmore
Contact number: 01872 302250