Join rangers Ingrid and Paul clearing the scrub!

Lead Ranger: Ingrid Barnes Mobile: 07446 962316

Transport & Address:

Meet us at 10am at the vehicle entrance to Chairborough LNR - a gate situated off Chairborough Road, by McLellan Place, HP12 3UL. W3W: items.charmingly.tanks.

Free parking is available on Chairborough Road but please park considerately and car share where possible.

Please can we ask everyone to arrive on time to ensure you do not miss the health & safety and task briefing. If you are late and the session has already started, you may not be able to join. Thank you.

You don't need to print off your Eventbrite ticket!

The Task:

Today we will be clearing the scrub and brambles from Chairborough. Many people ask us why we are doing this as a scrub-bash can often look destructive.

It is an essential conservation task, giving the chalk grassland much needed breathing space so wildflowers can grow providing a welcoming habitat to different species.

The larger trees we cut down are normally turned into log piles. These are perfect sanctuary for small mammals like hedgehogs & voles, reptiles including slow worms & common lizard and invertebrates such as beetles.

Timings (please note these timings are approximate):

10.00: Arrival on site for task and safety briefing, please don't be late

10.15: Activity begins

11.30: Tea and coffee break

13.00: Lunch time, please bring your own

15.00: Home time, thanks for your support!

What to Bring:

Please bring your gloves (we will have spares) and dress for the weather and the task.

Long trousers are advisable as there may be ticks and thorny vegetation. We also recommend wearing steel toe capped or sturdy boots rather than trainers.

Wear layers that you can remove if you get hot whilst working. Bring a waterproof as most of our sites have no shelter from the rain. If it's sunny you may need a hat and suncream.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. We will bring a tea kit and biscuits.

Please note:

Biscuits are served at all Chiltern Rangers sessions. Please advise if you have an allergy.

Sometimes there is a need for us to use power tools that can be noisy.

Anything else?

Please call 01494 474486 or email info@chilternrangers.co.uk with any questions.

If you are booking a ticket for anyone under 18,please read our Under 18 Policy here. (https://chilternrangers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Chiltern-Rangers-Under-18-Volunteer-Policy.docx.pdf)

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