Spottiswoode: Scrub Control

Schedule

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (North side) | Edinburgh, SC

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We will be clearing invasive scrub from the regenerating woodland to ensure young trees are not overwhelmed and to make space for planting.
About this Event

Dr David Long from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, has purchased land near Lauder that contains a spruce plantation. He has gradually removed the spruce and replaced it with natural broadleaf woodland to increase biodiversity. LCV has visited Spottiswoode a number of times in the last few years, clearing and burning spruce and planting trees.

On this visit we will be clearing invasive scrub from the regenerating woodland on this site to ensure the trees present are not overwhelmed and to make space for more planting.

We encourage volunteers to use our minibus for transport. If you live near this task and wish to make your own way you must ring Debbie on 07510959496 to book a space and for joining instructions.

Please bring your lunch and wear appropriate footwear (boots or wellingtons) and waterproof outdoor clothing.

NEW VOLUNTEERS Please only book one task initially. If you do not attend without letting us know, we may cancel any additional task bookings. If you are under 18 you will need to be accompanied by a guardian. Please contact us to discuss arrangements for volunteering with us , or whether other organisations might be more appropriate.

You can check our website lcv.org.uk for further information and frequently asked questions.

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St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (North side), Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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