Swindon Wildlife Group – Great British Hedgerow Survey

Join the Swindon Forest Meadows Project to learn how to undertake surveys as part of the Great British Hedgerow Survey.

Following this short session you should have the basic knowledge to undertake surveys in your local patch.

More details can be found at www.hedgerowsurvey.ptes.org/

Outdoor work clothing, gloves & walking boots are recommended. A tree identification book would also be helpful as well as light refreshments.

Location: To be confirmed.

This is a free session.

Contact: Robin Griffiths on 07761 290725 / [email protected]

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