Guided by Nature: Woodland Survey Walk
Learn about woodland flora and survey techniques in areas off the beaten track of the Estate!
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Become a ranger for the day! Starting from the Visitor Reception Building, journey to Dovedale Wood to survey Hardwick’s SSSI woodland as part of the priority habitat condition assessments.
Learn how to carry out random quadrat surveys, discover the woodland flora in the area and discuss the ranger’s woodland management techniques.
This survey walk will explore areas not normally open to the public with uneven terrain and may involve walking through areas of brambles. Due to the random sampling techniques the rangers use, this walk may not follow proper paths.
Hot drinks and snacks can be purchased at the beginning and end of the walk. For the comfort of the group, please leave your dogs at home.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Online booking only
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 14 or over.
- Meeting point
The Woodland Survey Walk will take place from the Visitor Reception Building, located in the Stableyard.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy outdoor shoes and dress for the Great British Weather. Bring appropriate snacks and water if needed.
- Accessibility
There are accessible toilets and parking located in the Stableyard, please note that this walk is along uneven terrain and is not wheelchair/pushchair accessible.
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