Coppicing at Gomm's to make brash bundles for river restoration

Lead Ranger: Steph Rodgers Mobile: 07734 389301

Transport & Address:

We will be working at Gomm's Wood. Meet us on site at the entrance to the woods on Herbert Road Service Road at the opposite end to the Cinema Field. The nearest postcode is: HP13 7HW. W3W: basin.windy.skips. Google Map View. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWkA9ywfZTkVv2xm8)

Free parking is available on Herbert Road. Please park considerately.

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 be coppicing the woodland. Cutting back allows sunlight to reach the ground and help the growth of wildflowers which will attract butterflies and other pollinators.

We will use materials coppiced for brash bundles used in our river restoration.

No experience is necessary and we will provide everything you need. Come and say hello!

Timings (please note these timings are approximate):

10.00: Arrival for safety briefing, please don't be late!

11.30: Tea & coffee break

13.00: Lunch time, please bring your own

15.00: Work finishes, time to go home!

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 plenty of fluids and a packed lunch. 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)

Under 18?

We love encouraging children and young people to get involved in our activities. However, we do not provide childcare and children must be closely supervised due to the nature of our outdoor work. If you are booking a ticket for anyone under 18,please read and follow 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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