Moth Trapping

The National Forest is one of the boldest environmentally-led regeneration initiatives in the country – transforming a post-industrial landscape by creating a forest across 200 square miles of the Midlands, linking the ancient remnant forests of Charnwood and Needwood.Since the early 1990s, millions of trees have been planted in an area that was previously one of the least wooded parts of the country. Today, with the support of partners and communities, the National Forest is continuing to plant trees, care for woodlands, create and manage habitats, and helping to grow a greener, healthier and more sustainable future together.

National Forest Company

Join us  at Albert Village Lake to attract, identify, and find out more about some of the moths that live in the local area.

DE11 8HD

Join us for an evening at Albert Village Lake to catch, identify, and find out about some of the moths that live in the area!A﻿fter meeting at the Albert Village Lake carpark, we will walk to the first trap to meet a wildlife recorder and find out more about how the moth traps work. The wildlife recorder will also be checking the traps to record our findings, and will teach us more information about the habits and behaviours of the species we encounter. There will also be opportunities to take part in the identification process and learn more about the fascinating features of these beautiful insects.<ul><li>Meeting point:<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Y4Bp93QK2QSnGmYz6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Albert Village Lake carpark</a>, 219 Occupation Rd, Albert Village, Swadlincote DE11 8HD. What3words location: ///coffee.lots.sobs</li><li>Walk length: 1.2km to the furthest point and back.</li><li>Terrain: Tarmac and hard ground, with traps located off the main path onto tall grassland. </li><li>Children: Under 16s must be accompanied and supervised by a designated adult at all times. Children under 8 do not need to book. Maximum two children per booked adult.</li><li>T﻿iming: The walk will start promptly at 8.00pm.</li></ul>P﻿oints to note:<ul><li>A﻿ cap is recommended to protect your eyes from the light traps when looking at moths.</li><li>Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and the walk.</li><li>Calm, well behaved dogs are allowed and must remain on leads at all times. </li><li>All those taking part in the activity do so at their own risk.</li><li>Please bring a torch with you.</li><li>We would advise carrying a drink with you.</li><li>There will not be any toilet facilities available.</li></ul>If you have any queries before booking please contact us on enquiries@nationalforest.org

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