Community Science Volunteering - Carbon Study Spruce-Up

Join us on Saturday 6th September for a day of Community Science. Join us for trees, science and fresh air!

Glandwr Forest is a new native broadleaf forest and is home to the Glandwr Forest Carbon Study which aims to accelerate and enhance the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in trees and soil to tackle the climate crisis. This unique field trial looks at forest microbiome inoculation and enhanced rock weathering in a study involving 25,600 trees.

Each year we 'spruce up' the research plots and work to maintaining the integrity of the carbon study. This is extremely important to ensure that each of the 72 plots is clearly marked and the individual bar-codes are intact. Read more about the importance of our annual spruce up on our blog.

Activities include:

• 🏷️ Checking the stakes and barcode tags

• 📏 Checking and testing equipment for our Big Tree Measure

• 🌳 In addition, there may be some additional maintenance opportunities!

Our activities are suitable for ages 16+, people under 18 must bring a responsible adult.

All activities are on rough terrain.

The Day

• 9:30 - 10:00 Coffee & tea available in the barn
• 10:00 - 10:45 Safety Briefing & Training on Measurement techniques
• 10:45 - 12:45 Out in the field, checking stakes and barcode tags
• 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch
• 13:45 - 15:45 10:45 - 12:45 Out in the field, checking stakes and barcode tags
• 15:45 - 16:00 Coffee & Tea at the barn to celebrate

Location

Address is The Carbon Community, Cynghordy, Llandovery SA20 0LW.

• 📍Follow directions to The Carbon Community on Google Maps (not the postcode)
• 📍Plus Code 3773+CR Llandovery
• 📍what3words apply/shelter/wordplay

Once you reach Cynghordy, follow the road under the viaduct. We are the first turning on the left over a small green bridge. There are signs for The Glandwr Forest and Penlan at the bridge. The driveway to our site is up a steep hill from the bridge. We are trying to keep the carbon footprint of the project as low as possible, please consider this in your travel plans.

If you are travelling by train, Cynghordy is a request stop, we will be happy to accommodate arrival / departure to fit in with the train timetable. If you plan to arrive by train, please let us know at info@carboncommunity.org and we will send walking directions or arrange to collect you from the station.

What to bring

Please visit our website for more information on volunteering with The Carbon Community. Our volunteering takes place outdoors, the grass around the trees is long and can remain wet with rain or morning dew. There are nettles in places. Old clothes are recommended.

• Sun protection, wind protection or rain protection depending on the day.
• We strongly recommend long trousers, long-sleeved shirt, plenty of warm layers, a pair of dry socks and a hat.
• Sturdy footwear, ideally waterproof. Wellies are recommended in wet weather.
• Please bring a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers and gardening gloves or similar.
• A rucksack is also useful.
• If you normally carry an Epi-pen for severe allergies, please bring it with you.
• Our indoor volunteer area is one room which includes the kitchen and an induction hob. If this is a risk to you please let one of the supervisors know so we can make arrangements.

Food & Drinks

• Please bring a water bottle and plenty of water. We have treated spring water on site.
• The Carbon Community will provide hot drinks, snacks and a lunch suitable for vegetarians, with gluten-free options. If you have additional dietary requirements please bring your own lunch and snacks. Note that our barn is a peanut-free environment.

Useful Information

• Electric Car Charging: There is a car charging station in Llandovery in the public car park. Please refer to Zap Map for status.
• La Patisserie 2 High St, Llandovery SA20 0PT is a wonderful local bakery.
• Co-op supermarket High St, Llandovery SA20 0RA is open from 6:00 – 22:00 Monday through Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday.

Any questions? Get in touch!

• The Carbon Community: info@carboncommunity.org

THANK YOU! DIOLCH!

ps - when completing the registration form, please register all members of your party.