Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical conservation work on the brand new Brookside Site!

Unfortunately many of the Ash trees at Brookside are infected with the deadly ash dieback fungus (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus). Research lead by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew suggests that up to 85% of UK ash trees will die from the disease. (You can read more about this research HERE), and little can be done to save the trees once infected.

However, it is increasingly important to understand which of the trees survive. Over the next 18 months we aim to collect data on how many of our trees remain healthy, using a basic ash dieback survey.

Meeting point is the Kemp Delph entrance to Brookside, on Stanhill Road. Staff will be in orange hi-vis.

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No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!

• All ages welcome but under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Please wear suitable outdoor clothes (long trousers and wellies/ walking boots)
• Please bring lunch. Teas, coffees, and biscuits will be provided by PROSPECTS

There are no toilets on site, but there is a pub close-by which has full facilities.

To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348, or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW.