Sunday 5th November 2017 – La Vallette, St John – 10:30-13.00
From Jersey Conservation Volunteers
The details Based at National Trust for Jersey land at La Vallette, St John. This scenic hillside overlooking Bonne Nuit Harbour is in need of a bit of JCV TLC.
Please contact Julia at j.meldrum@gov.je or Jon at jonparkes@nationaltrust.je or phone Julia on 441600 or Jon on 483193 before you go just case anything changes.
The site National Trust for Jersey land at La Vallette, St John: scenic hillside overlooking Bonne Nuit Harbour.
Parking Meeting point is at the bus stop overlooking Bonne Nuit Harbour. Parking is quite limited with perhaps space for 2 or 3 cars next to the bus stop; however, there is public parking down on the pier.
(Jersey phone directory Map 4, W4). Google maps here
The task In order to encourage new heather growth and enhance existing patches we are planning to cut and clear bracken and rake off the bracken litter. This will open up the soil and give light and space for any new shoots to thrive. Sycamore saplings and re-growth have been creeping onto the heathland from neighbouring woodland so we will also be aiming to remove these by either cutting or uprooting. In order to give the heathland a real boost we are hoping to have some freshly cut heather seed harvested from another site to rake into the soil.
The task is open to all but, as ever, due to the fairly steep, uneven ground a reasonable level of fitness is required.
We will meet at 10:20 for a 10:30 start. We will work until about 12:30.
Tools needed We will provide some tools and gloves but if you have any of your own then feel free to bring them along.
Clothing needed We will provide protective gloves as well as hand washing facilities and ask that all attendees kindly use them.
Children All are welcome, young or old. Children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian during the task.
Work will finish by 12:30 when cake and refreshments will be served by our super talented baker Kim the Kake.
See you there!
