Notice to FoTF Volunteers:
In line with Forestry England's decision to suspend volunteering, Friends of Thetford Forest (FoTF) has cancelled all its volunteering activities from 18 March 2020 until further notice.
We hope that we can welcome you all back to your volunteering roles later in the year and, most importantly, that you all stay well.
Please be assured that we value both the volunteering that so many of you give to FoTF and your memberships.
The Friends of Thetford Forest (FoTF) Conservation Group is one of the volunteer groups run by FoTF. FoTF Conservation undertake various conservation tasks during scheduled events. Previous tasks are varied and have included scrub clearance in and around the Goshawk Trail at Mayday Farm, clearing around the various ponds at High Lodge, construction and placement of bird and bat boxes in and around High Lodge, as well as the construction of Tern Rafts for placement in Lynford Arboretum lake and many other tasks.
The group meet at 09:00, and generally finish at 13:00, every 3rd Sunday in a month, and the meeting point depends on the location of the work being undertaken, but a mail is sent out the week prior to the meeting to confirm the details of the date, time, and starting point.
Participation is free for FoTF members and we welcome non members. However, due to insurance requirements, we have to insist the volunteers are members, though you can join us for just one day at £1.00 to try us out. The £1.00 will be deducted from the full membership if you decide to join us fully. If you are under 16, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Tools and safety gear are provided, and we ask that all attendees follow the instructions given at the Health and Safety briefing before starting. Refreshments are also provided to keep the energy level up!
| Date | Event Start Time | Event End Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th January 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | Cranwich Woods, Hockham Woods, Cranwich, Mundford, Suffolk, IP26 5JL | Errection of the Toad Fence |
| 16th February 2020* Cancelled | 09:00 | 13:00 | Goshawk Trail, Mayday, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0SS | *Cancelled* |
| 15th March 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | Quakers Walk, Mildenhall Woods, Mildenhall, Suffolk, TL 72773 75005 | Habitat Preservation |
| 19th April 2020* Cancelled | 09:00 | 13:00 | Santon Downham Workshops, Forestry Commission East England Office, Santon Downham, Suffolk, IP27 0TJ | *Cancelled* |
| 17th May 2020* Cancelled | 09:00 | 13:00 | Mildenhall Warren Lodge, Mildenhall Woods, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 6AH | *Cancelled* |
| 21st June 2020* Cancelled | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | *Cancelled* |
| 19th July 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | TBC |
| 16th August 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | TBC |
| 20th September 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | TBC |
| 18th October 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | TBC |
| 15th November 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | TBC |
| 20th December 2020 | 09:00 | 13:00 | TBC | TBC |
| Please note events are subject to change | ||||
To register your interest in attending a event please email the secretary conservation@fotf.org.uk