Tree Weekend with The Carbon Community

The Carbon Community will be hosting a Tree Weekend on Saturday 29th March at our site near Llandovery, Wales. Join us for trees, fresh air and fun!

Glandwr Forest is a new native broadleaf forest and is home to The Carbon Community’s landmark carbon study which aims to accelerate and enhance the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in trees and soil to tackle the climate crisis. This unique field trial combines forest microbiome inoculation and enhanced rock weathering, two nature-based climate solutions which have never previously been deployed together at scale.
We will finalise the activities closer to the time which are likely to include:

• 🌳 Planting trees and learning our nature-based techniques including basalt addition and soil inoculation to give the trees a strong start in their new home
• 🌳 Measuring trees in our research studies
• 🌳 Protecting areas of natural tree regeneration with tree shelters
• 🌳 Tree shelter removal
  Our activities are suitable for ages 16+, people under 18 must bring a responsible adult.
  All activities are on rough terrain.
  

The Day

• 9:30 - 10:00 Coffee & Tea available at the barn
• 10:00 - 10:30 Training & safety briefing
• 10:30 - 12:30 Trees!
• 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
• 13:30 - 15:30 Trees!
• 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee & Tea at the barn to celebrate
  

Location

Address is The Carbon Community, Cynghordy, Llandovery SA20 0LW.

• 📍Follow directions to The Carbon Community on Google Maps (not the postcode)
• 📍Plus Code 3773+CR Llandovery
• 📍what3words apply/shelter/wordplay

Once you reach Cynghordy, follow the road under the viaduct. We are the first turning on the left over a small green bridge. You will see signs for The Glandwr Forest and Penlan at the bridge. Note that the driveway to our site is up a steep hill from the bridge. We are trying to keep the carbon footprint of the project as low as possible, please consider this in your travel plans.

If you are travelling by train, Cynghordy is a request stop, we will be happy to accommodate arrival / departure to fit in with the train timetable. If you plan to arrive by train, please let us know at [email protected] and we will send walking directions or arrange to collect you from the station.

What to bring

Please visit our website for more information on volunteering with The Carbon Community. Our volunteering takes place outdoors, the grass is long and can remain wet with rain or morning dew. There are nettles in places. Old clothes are recommended.

• We strongly recommend long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, warm layers and a hat.
• Sturdy waterproof footwear, wellies are ideal
• Sun protection, wind protection or rain protection depending on the day.
• Please bring a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers and gardening gloves or similar. A rucksack is also useful.
• If you normally carry an Epi-pen for severe allergies, please bring it with you.
• Our indoor volunteer area is one room which includes the kitchen and an induction hob. If this is a risk to you please inform one of the supervisors so we can make arrangements.
  

Food & Drinks

• Please bring a water bottle and plenty of water. We have treated spring water on site.
• The Carbon Community will provide hot drinks, snacks and a lunch suitable for vegetarians, with gluten free options. If you have additional dietary requirements please bring your own lunch and snacks. Note that our barn is a nut free environment.
  

Useful Information

• Electric Car Charging: There is a car charging station in Llandovery in the public car park. Please refer to Zap Map for status.
• Co-op supermarket High St, Llandovery SA20 0RA is open from 6:00 – 22:00 Monday through Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday.

Waiting List

We will operate a waiting list for this event. If this event is full please indicate your interest and we will let you know as soon as a spot becomes available.

Any questions? Get in touch! [email protected]

THANK YOU!

ps - when completing the registration form, please register all members of your party.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Carbon Community, The Carbon Community, Lampeter, United Kingdom