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In order to meet the objectives of the Council’s Biodiversity and Tree and Woodland policies, we have been working with the Forestry Commission and expert consultants to produce ten year woodland management plans for all of the Council’s woodlands. We are now in the process of producing draft plans for our latest batch of sites, which includes Blackheath Common.
Below is a link to the consultation page for the draft Blackheath Common Woodland Management plan. Here you can review the draft plan and have the opportunity to leave any queries, suggestions or comments.
www.waverley.gov.uk/BlackheathCommonWoodland
The aim of this plan is to increase habitat variety and thereby biodiversity, strengthen resilience to climate change, and ensure the longevity and sustainability of the woodland.
I will also put up posters on site informing users of the opportunity to view the draft plan and submit comments, before submitting it to the Forestry Commission for final approval.
Best wishes,
Lucie Poole MSc
Countryside Ranger
Waverley Borough Council
Parks & Countryside Service
Tel: 01483 523002
If I am not available and you need assistance before my return please contact the Parks & Countryside service on 01483 523394 or email parks&countryside@waverley.gov.uk www.facebook.com/waverleygreenspaces
Blackheath Volunteering Tasks 2026
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Friday 25 February
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine, birch and gorse to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at 10am at the Blackheath Lane car park, GU4 8RB, or at the work location TQ 042 460, w3w:///refills.vineyard.massive
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Wednesday 11 March
Sand habitat management: We will be maintaining and creating sandy traces in the heath for our sand lizard population.
Meet at Blackheath Lane car park, TQ 0364 4619, w3w///sharpness.donates.workroom, before heading out on site.
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Wednesday 25 March
Sand habitat management: We will be maintaining and creating sandy traces in the heath for our sand lizard population.
Meet at Littleford Lane car park, TQ 03494570, w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano, before heading out on site.
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Wednesday 15 April
Main paths maintenance: We will be cutting back encroaching vegetation from the paths.
Meet at the layby off Littleford lane, TQ 0337 4581, w3w///decades.trembles.investor, before heading out on site.
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Wednesday 29 April
Reptile survey: We will walk the reptile survey transect route, recording any reptile encounters.
Meet at Littleford Lane car park, TQ 0349 4570, w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano, before heading out on site.
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Wednesday 13 May
Bracken control: We will be carrying out control measures on potentially invasive bracken.
Meet at the work site near the war memorial, TQ 0363 4635, w3w///compound.suits.thrilled.
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Wednesday 27 May
Bracken control: We will be carrying out control measures on potentially invasive bracken.
Meet at the work site near the war memorial, TQ 0363 4635, w3w///compound.suits.thrilled.
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Wednesday 10 June
Bird survey: We will conduct a bird survey across the site.
Meet at Blackheath Lane car park, TQ 0364 4619, w3w///sharpness.donates.workroom, before heading out on site.
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Wednesday 24 June
Bracken control: We will be carrying out control measures on potentially invasive bracken.
Meet at the work site off Sample Oak Lane, TQ 0311 4632, w3w///rewriting.caked.blink.
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Wednesday 8 July
Bracken control: We will be carrying out control measures on potentially invasive bracken.
Meet at the work site off Sample Oak Lane, TQ 0311 4632, w3w///rewriting.caked.blink.
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Wednesday 29 July
Post and rail fencing repairs: We will be carrying out repairs to the post and rail fencing around the car park.
Meet at Littleford Lane car park, TQ 0349 4570, w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano.