Gifford Community Woodland: Rhododendron control and tree weeding

Sun May 24 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm UTC+01:00

St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (North side) | Edinburgh

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Gifford Community Woodland: Rhododendron control and tree weeding
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On this visit we will be clearing non-native rhododendron and maintaining previously planted trees to ensure they grow well.
About this Event

Gifford Community Woods was purchased by the local community in April 2017 with the support of the Scottish Land Fund and various other donations. It is an approximately 55 acre woodland near the East Lothian village of Gifford and comprises mixed and plantation woods on an ancient woodland site.

The Gifford Community Land Company is seeking to restore the area to native woodland supporting broad biodiversity which will be an asset to the local community now, and for generations to come.

On this visit we will be clearing non-native rhododendron stands to help with regeneration of the woodland. This helps the woodland to regenerate naturally. We will also be maintaining previously planted trees to ensure they grow well.

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 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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