National Tree Week at The Carbon Community

It’s National Tree Week, the UK’s largest celebration of trees! Join us for a day of citizen science for trees on Friday, 28th November.

You’ll have an opportunity to get involved in research happening at Glandwr Forest, and to visit two of our veteran trees.

Research at Glandwr Forest
Launched in 2021, our carbon study looks at the impact of two nature-based treatments, enhanced rock weathering (with crushed basalt) and soil microbiome inoculation, on newly planted forests. Designed together with leading scientists, the study looks at tree resilience, tree growth and whether these treatments can accelerate carbon sequestration above and below the ground.

Community Science
Citizen science, sometimes called community science, is where people can help scientists in their work by taking measurements.

This November, we will be measuring trees in our dose response study, which looks at the impact of varying levels of basalt addition and soil microbiome inoculation on tree growth.

Activities include measuring

• 🌳 Diameter at base
• 🌲 Diameter at 1.3 metres
• 📏 Height

• 📱 Recording the information

We will work in pairs out in the field. Please note that all activities are physical and on un-even terrain. Activities are suitable for 16+, under 18s must bring a responsible adult.

The Day

• 9:00 - 9:30 Coffee & tea available in the barn
• 9:30 - 10:15 Safety Briefing & Training on Measurement techniques
• 10:15 - 12:15 Out in the field, measuring trees
• 12:15 - 13:15 Lunch
• 13:15 - 15:15 Out in the field, measuring trees
• 15:15 - 15:30 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 with a brim.
• 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.
• 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.