Opportunity Details

The Cormonachan Community Woodlands consist of ancient Atlantic oak & hazel woodlands and are part of Scotland’s Rainforest. The woodlands are near Lochgoilhead in a beautiful part of the National Park where you may see red squirrels catch a glimpse of dolphins on the drive along the lochside and spot lots of woodland birds. More information about the woodlands can be found here Cormonachan Woodlands – Cormonachan Woodlands Atlantic Oak Woods, Loch Goil, Argyll (cormonachan-woodlands.co.uk)

You will meet the project leader on site at the North Car Park and may be working with the Community volunteers as well.

Work to do in these ancient woodlands includes cutting down & burning invasive Rhododendron ponticum, removing self-seeded invasive plants, clearing already felled Sitka spruce trees & stacking and burning the brash, cutting down self-seeded Sitka spruce trees (felling can only be done by certificated volunteer members), slashing bracken, strimming, brush cutting, scything & mowing the paths, pruning branches alongside the paths, maintaining the ditches, planting native trees & keeping them free of scrub, cleaning & painting the Red Squirrel Hide & storage shed and the Contemplation Shelter, cleaning the picnic tables & benches, helping to make sculptures & maintaining them, keeping the Labyrinth in good order, topping up the squirrel feeders, erecting new signs, cleaning the information signs and anything else that may be needed to maintain the woodlands in good order. Tasks will be weather appropriate.

You are welcome even for a half day, much appreciated. The group always stop for a nice social lunch and there are tasks to suit everybody

Please note, at the moment there are no toilet facilities at Cormonachan Woodlands. The closest public toilet is 2 miles away in Carrick, there is another one in Lochgoilhead village 4 miles away from Cormonachan North. The single track road from the Rest and Be Thankful may also be shut, so you will need to follow the diversion via Hells Glen which will add on a bit more time to your journeys.

Activity Level: Moderate with walking over rough ground.

Protective Equipment Required: Tools and gloves supplied

Volunteers to bring: Please bring lunch, waterproof clothing and hot and cold drink. Some areas require wellies.

Specific knowledge or training required: CWA leader will demonstrate any tasks required so no knowledge required.

Please let Volunteering know if you would like us to book you a vehicle from HQ if you aren't local to the woodlands

Woodland contact -

volunteers@cormonachan-woodlands.co.uk

Opportunity Name: Cormonachan Community Woodlands, Lochgoilhead - Woodland Day
Description: The Cormonachan Community Woodlands consist of ancient Atlantic oak & hazel woodlands and are part of Scotland’s Rainforest. The woodlands are near Lochgoilhead in a beautiful part of the National Park where you may see red squirrels catch a glimpse of dolphins on the drive along the lochside and spot lots of woodland birds. More information about the woodlands can be found here Cormonachan Woodlands – Cormonachan Woodlands Atlantic Oak Woods, Loch Goil, Argyll (cormonachan-woodlands.co.uk) You will meet the project leader on site at the North Car Park and may be working with the Community volunteers as well. Work to do in these ancient woodlands includes cutting down & burning invasive Rhododendron ponticum, removing self-seeded invasive plants, clearing already felled Sitka spruce trees & stacking and burning the brash, cutting down self-seeded Sitka spruce trees (felling can only be done by certificated volunteer members), slashing bracken, strimming, brush cutting, scything & mowing the paths, pruning branches alongside the paths, maintaining the ditches, planting native trees & keeping them free of scrub, cleaning & painting the Red Squirrel Hide & storage shed and the Contemplation Shelter, cleaning the picnic tables & benches, helping to make sculptures & maintaining them, keeping the Labyrinth in good order, topping up the squirrel feeders, erecting new signs, cleaning the information signs and anything else that may be needed to maintain the woodlands in good order. Tasks will be weather appropriate. You are welcome even for a half day, much appreciated. The group always stop for a nice social lunch and there are tasks to suit everybody Please note, at the moment there are no toilet facilities at Cormonachan Woodlands. The closest public toilet is 2 miles away in Carrick, there is another one in Lochgoilhead village 4 miles away from Cormonachan North. The single track road from the Rest and Be Thankful may also be shut, so you will need to follow the diversion via Hells Glen which will add on a bit more time to your journeys. Activity Level: Moderate with walking over rough ground. Protective Equipment Required: Tools and gloves supplied Volunteers to bring: Please bring lunch, waterproof clothing and hot and cold drink. Some areas require wellies. Specific knowledge or training required: CWA leader will demonstrate any tasks required so no knowledge required. Please let Volunteering know if you would like us to book you a vehicle from HQ if you aren't local to the woodlands Woodland contact - volunteers@cormonachan-woodlands.co.uk
Date/Time:	Sat, Nov 30, 2024 - 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Spots Available:	4
Meeting Location:	Meet at National Park Headquarters at 8.45 am to travel together to Cowal unless you are based nearer the site or require picking up Cormonachan Woodlands North car park by TV aerial 3 miles from Lochgoilhead, 10am View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Frances Walker volunteers@cormonachan-woodlands.co.uk 07776 325 431

Category:	Practical Conservation / Biodiversity (Prac Cons Task)

Opportunity Details | Cormonachan Community Woodlands, Lochgoilhead - Woodland Day