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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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Wednesday 9 September 2026
Wildfire buffer zone creation: Removing dead wood and fallen branches from the woodland understory to increase resilience to wildfire.
Meet at the Blackheath Lane car park, GU4 8RB, TQ 036 462 (w3w///sharpness.donates.workroom).
Location of work site: w3w///flush.comically.gentlemen
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Wildfire buffer zone creation: Removing dead wood and fallen branches from the woodland understory to increase resilience to wildfire.
Meet at the Blackheath Lane car park, GU4 8RB, TQ 036 462 (w3w///sharpness.donates.workroom).
Location of work site: w3w///flush.comically.gentlemen
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and silver birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///tipping.nags.poetic
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and silver birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///performed.shouting.geese
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Fungi foray: We will be joined by the West Weald Fungi Recording Group to conduct a fungi survey across Blackheath.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and silver birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///confetti.roughest.dock
Saturday 5 December 2026
Cut your own Christmas tree: Help us to remove Scots pine and silver birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here. In return for your hard work you are welcome to take home a Scots pine for Christmas! Christmas attire is welcome!
Booking is essential – to book a space please e-mail lucie.poole@waverley.gov.uk.
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///rocked.owner.handicap
Wednesday 16 December 2026 (please note change of date)
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at Blackheath Lane car park, GU4 8RB, TQ 036 462 (w3w///sharpness.donates.workroom).
Location of work site: w3w///pupils.dozen.encoding
Wednesday 13 January 2027
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at Blackheath Lane car park, GU4 8RB, TQ 036 462 (w3w///sharpness.donates.workroom).
Location of work site: w3w///pupils.dozen.encoding
Wednesday 27 January 2027
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and silver birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///recur.sadly.sends
Wednesday 10 February 2027
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and silver birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///recur.sadly.sends
Wednesday 24 February 2027
Scrub clearance: Removing Scots pine and birch to maintain the heathland in a suitable condition for the specialised wildlife found here.
Meet at the Littleford Lane car park, GU4 8QZ, TQ 035 457 (w3w///buggy.shepherdess.volcano).
Location of work site: w3w///recur.sadly.sends