Milborne Port - bramble and thorn scrub management at East Hill

East Hill, east of Milborne Port

East Hill is a fabulously biodiverse stretch of land above Milborne Port with some rare butterfly species, and we are gradually stopping it from being encroached by bramble, gorse and thorn. Last season’s pony grazing hugely improved the condition of the habitat and we have just put the 4 ponies back on the hill. We shall continue to open up the public footpath and the slopes above it, clearing the blackthorn and bramble scrub and the regrowth from last year’s cutting. If anyone is available to help cut or rake up, you would be very welcome.

Meet at 9am in the top laybys to walk down to the footpath onto the hill or park at the bottom and walk. If you arrive later please walk to find us.

See the map for directions  and park in a layby.
Wear stout footwear, tough gloves and thorn and tickproof clothes. Bring lunch and drinks – also bowsaw and/or loppers if you have them – otherwise we can supply all the necessary tools.There will be chainsaw and brushcutter work so if you are a trained operator, please bring your PPE.