The Trust's reserves are a safe haven for a wide variety of habitats and rare species. We need your help to carry out management work to protect and enhance the conservation value of these sites. The autumn/ winter PARC programme covers both east and west Cornwall, and includes opportunities for getting involved in mid- week tasks.

Full details of why, what and how are given by the task leader on the day, plus full tuition on the use of tools and a tour of the reserve. No experience is needed, just plenty of enthusiasm, wellies (steel toecaps are best), waterproofs and a packed lunch! Everyone's welcome! Please don't hesitate to contact me at the Trust if you would like further details or to be put on our mailing list for the PARC leaflet.

Gemma Bowen - Volunteer Task Organiser

WEEKEND TASKS

SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER RED MOOR

We shall be building a bridge over a drainage channel, which forms part of this diverse reserve of marshy grassland, heath and Sphagnum bog. Be prepared for a wet and muddy walk! Meet at the grass triangle at Tredinnickpits (Grid Ref: SX 077 623) at 10.30am. We will then take you to the entrance. Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.30am or Truro railway station at 9.45am.

SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER LOGGAN'S MOOR

We shall be clearing ditches in order to maintain open water and diversity in the mire and reedbed communities. The reserve is particularly rich in plants and rare invertebrates. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am, just off the B3301, east of Hayle (Grid Ref: SW 576 389). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.30am and Truro railway station at 9.45am.

SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER ARMSTRONG WOOD

This reserve comprises mixed woodland, grassland and meadow. We shall be carrying out grassland restoration, through scrub and tree control, to maintain the diversity of the site. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am (Grid Ref: SX 321 773). On the A388 south of Launceston, turn right in Treburley for Trebullett. At the crossroads in Trebullett turn left for Lower Trebullett. Access is via a track on the right, at the bottom of the hill by Pear Tree Farm. Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.00am.

SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER NANSMELLYN MARSH

We shall be cutting willow to maintain reedbed habitats, and also cutting some reeds to create age diversity. The site is particularly important for birds, butterflies and moths. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am in Perranporth (Grid Ref: SW 762 543). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.45am and Truro railway station at 10.00am.

SUNDAY 5th DECEMBER TREBARWITH

Our work will be based on improving the circular footpath routes, including building steps and revetments. The reserve is a quiet south- facing valley side with open grassland, scrub and woodland. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am (Grid Ref: SX 062 865). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.00am.

SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER BRENEY COMMON

This reserve is particularly diverse, supporting a rich mixture of heath, grassland, bog, woodland and ponds, and a variety of interesting insects and birds. We will be clearing scrub areas in order to restore the heathland habitat. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am (Grid Ref: SX 054 610). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.30am and Truro railway station at 9.45am.

SUNDAY 9th JANUARY LOGGAN'S MOOR

A great opportunity to start on those New Year's resolutions and work off a few roast potatoes! We will be starting the winter reed cutting, which helps preserve the diversity of habitats, rare plants and invertebrates present on the site. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am, just off the B3301, east of Hayle (Grid Ref: SW 576 389). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.45am and Truro railway station at 10.00am.

SUNDAY 23rd JANUARY VENTONGIMPS MOOR

We shall be clearing areas of scrub to regenerate the heathland habitat, which supports species such as Dorset heath and Cornish moneywort. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.00am (Grid Ref: SW 780 514). From the A30, take the turn for Ventongimps 1.5 miles south- west of Zelah. Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.15am and Truro railway station at 9.30am.

MID - WEEK PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY 20th OCTOBER NORTH PREDANNACK DOWNS

Situated in the centre of the Lizard Peninsula, supporting the very rare Cornish heath, this reserve also has a network of pools. The task will involve some pond restoration work, so bring your wellies! Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am (Grid. Ref: SW696 165), near the kennels. We will then walk to the reserve. Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.30am or Truro railway station at 9.45am.

WEDNESDAY 27th OCTOBER DEVICHOYS WOOD

Devichoys is an ancient semi- natural woodland, dominated by sessile oak. It has a history of coppice management and charcoal burning. We will be carrying out a charcoal burn on site with the kiln.

Meet at the reserve entrance in Perranarworthal, on the turning for Mylor and Flushing, at 10.00am (Grid Ref: SW 775 381). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.15am and Truro railway station at 9.30am.

WEDNESDAY 17th NOVEMBER NANSMELLYN MARSH

We will be making a start with the work explained on Sunday 21st November. See for details of the task and any transport arrangements.

WEDNESDAY 24th NOVEMBER RED MOOR

We will be clearing scrub in order that the heath and grassland species can regenerate. Meet at the grass triangle at Tredinnickpits (Grid Ref: SX 077 623) at 10.30am. We will then take you to the entrance. Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.30am or Truro railway station at 9.45am.

WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER BRENEY COMMON

We will be making a start with the work described on Sunday 12th December. See for details.

WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER TREBARWITH

We will be continuing with the work started on Sunday 5th December. See for details.

WEDNESDAY 5th JANUARY LOGGAN'S MOOR

We will make a start with the work described on Sunday 9th January, but to help shed some off that Christmas pud this time! See for details.

WEDNESDAY 12th JANUARY DEVICHOYS WOOD

This reserve is an ancient semi- natural woodland, dominated by sessile oak. The heathland ground flora indicates a history of coppicing and charcoal management. We will be setting up a charcoal burn in the kiln. Meet at the reserve entrance in Perranarworthal, on the turning for Mylor and Flushing, at 10.00am (Grid Ref: SW 775 381). Lifts available from Five Acres at 9.15am and Truro railway station at 9.30am.

WEDNESDAY 19th JANUARY VENTONGIMPS MOOR

We will be making a start with the scrub clearance work described on Sunday 23rd January. See for details.

RESIDENTIAL PARC TASK

MONDAY 24th - WEDNESDAY 26th JANUARY LOWER LEWDON

This is an opportunity for a 3- day PARC task, working to clear scrub to allow the rare Culm grassland to thrive. The reserve also supports an area of hazel coppice, inhabited by dormice, and is noted for butterfly and moth species. Lifts are available from Five Acres at 9.30am on the first day only. Meet at the reserve entrance at 11.00am (Grid Ref: SS 256 096). Take the B3254 south of Kilkhampton, turn right signposted Hessaford Farm. Contact Gavin Henderson at the Trust to find out more details if needed.

CABILLA AND REDRICE WOODS PROJECTS

SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER RIDE MANAGEMENT

Previous years' work on widening the rides has increased the number and variety of butterflies using the wood. We will be continuing this valuable task.

SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER COPPICING AND DEAD HEDGING

Continuing with the rotational coppice management, vital for so many of the species within Cabilla.

SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER CONIFER CLEARANCE - the great Christmas tree giveaway! For the third year running we shall be removing "Christmas trees" to allow native plants to re- colonise. Anyone helping on this task can choose a free tree!

SUNDAY 30th JANUARY COPPICING AND DEAD HEDGING

SEE 14TH NOVEMBER.

If you have any queries, contact the ranger, Steve Chudleigh, on (01208) 821790. Meet at the reserve entrance at 10.30am. The reserve is located 3 miles east of Bodmin, on the A38. Travelling east towards Liskeard on the A38, take the left turn towards Cardinham (next to White Lodge). Cross the bridge over the Fowey, and access is via a track on the right past the sawmill (Grid Ref: SX 129 652).

HOW TO VOLUNTEER . . .

Just turn up on site at 10.30am (unless stated otherwise). A lift from Five Acres or Truro railway station can be provided for most of the tasks, or it may be possible to arrange an alternative pick- up point en route to the task. Please come prepared for the weather - wellies (steel toecaps if possible), waterproofs, and gardening gloves if you have them. Don't forget your packed lunch; hot drinks and biscuits are provided. Further information can be obtained on (01872) 273939 or (01872) 240777.