Community Orchard Workday: Restorative  Pruning Workshop

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Forest of Avon

Learn the key principles and practical techniques to restorive pruning of mature apple trees

Cock Road Ridge

As part of the 'Orchard for Pollinators' Project we are running a programme of Orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer days across Bristol, Bath and South Glou. With the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local communtiy orchards.For this session our Project Officer Janine, will deliver training in restorative fruit tree pruning on mature apple trees including key pricincles and practical techniques. We will be using a range of hand tools including long handled pruners and pruning saws.The day will consist of a training session and demo to start, followed by supervised practical work on the trees.All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session.No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.Meeting point: Please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directionsThe Orchard is located in the Cock Road Ridge Open Space:What3words location ///tasty.fakes.arrowGoogle maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZTYG6exam6GTRaw28Car Parking:Longwell Green Leisure Centre have a carpark what3words ///fears.fans.soccer and you can walk up through the woods at the corner of the car park to get to the orchardThere is on street parking around Hollyguest Road What3words ///deflection.strict.lakeVolunteering can be physical work on uneven or wet ground. Work is at your own pace and we will aim to provide a range of tasks for all abilities. Not suitable for under 18'sUnfortunately there are no toilet facilities on siteIf you have any specific access needs then please get in touch.If you have any questions prior to the event contact Janine on:janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org or call 07743932643If you are new to volunteering with us could you please fill in following Volunteer form <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg" title="https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZ</a>

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