Milborne Port - clearing regrowth, collecting litter and opening up the footpath at East Hill

East Hill, Milborne Port

East Hill is a fabulously biodiverse stretch of land above Milborne Port with some rare butterfly species, and we have worked hard over recent years to prevent the downland habitat from being encroached by bramble, gorse and thorn. We shall continue to open up the public footpath and the slopes above it, particularly from the areas towards the southern end where the Marsh Fritillaries and other scarce species flourish. There will also be accumulated litter to collect!
We are aiming to get as much done as possible this time so the more volunteers we can get, the better! Meet at 9am in the top laybys to walk down to the footpath onto the hill or park at the bottom and walk along the path.

See the map for directions (click on link at the top of this notice) and park in one of the areas marked with a purple peg or park in Wheathill Lane opposite the school wildflower meadow and walk up.
Wear stout footwear, tough gloves and thorn proof 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.

Photo of Marsh Fritillary – Jackie Walsh