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England - SPECIAL OFFER : Pond Restoration on the Blackdowns

Towards sustainability     NB0884     Fri 19 Sep 2008  to  Sun 21 Sep 2008
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The Blackdown Hills were designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1991 covering 360 sq kilometres in total and is characterised by being relatively isolated and unspoilt. With a varied landscape and loads of wildlife on offer, this really is a special place.

The task involves clearing out some long grassess that are choking a pond and clearing a little gorse and sycamore around the bank at Lower Mackham Farm, nr Hemyock, a privately owned small holding. that is managed with wildlife and conservation in mind and is visited by many local schools.

Staying at Dunkeswell Village Hall, near Honiton in rural Devon and surrounded by stunning scenery, the hall has toilets and washing facilities as well as a fully fitted kitchen. Showers are available at a nearby sports club.

This is a great opportunity to see this amazing part of the country while doing something beneficial for the wildlife of the area.

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Information on the Blackdown Hills AONB

(photo: View over the Blackdown Hills)
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CodeNB0884
LocationDevon
Pick-up Train Station (Honiton)
Pick-up time 7:00 pm
Accommodation Simple
Work type Waterways & Wetlands
Facilities Off-Site showers
Min Age16
Deposit N/A
Price £ 50.00
Total Places 9
Availability fully booked