Heather Allen of the Carbon Community, Cynghordy, Llandovery sent us this invitation to join them in their carbon study for the Big Tree Measure 2024. Heather says

“Glandwr Forest is a new native broadleaf forest and is home to The Carbon Community’s landmark carbon study which aims to help trees absorb more carbon from the air by accelerating tree growth and improving soil biodiversity. Designed together with leading scientists, this unique field trial combines two natural approaches, forest microbiome inoculation and enhanced rock weathering, which have been proven in the lab and are now being studied in a large-scale field trial.

Dates – We have availability for individuals or small teams on the 2nd, 3rd, 5^th and 6^th of October and potentially the 10th. You can register directly here or get in touch with heather@carboncommunity.org

Activities – 📏 Tree measurement – base diameter, diameter at 1.3 metres, height to tip.

📱 Recording the information

A typical day

  9:30 – 10:00 Coffee & tea in the barn available from 9:30

10:00 – 10:45 Safety briefing & training on measurement techniques

10:45 – 12:45 Measuring trees!

12:45 – 13:45 Lunch

13:45 – 15:45 Measuring trees!

15:45 – 16:00 Coffee & Tea at the barn to celebrate

Location – The Carbon Community, Cynghordy, Llandovery SA20 0LW.

📍Follow directions to The Carbon Community on Google Maps (NOT the postcode!!)

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What to Wear & What to Bring – Our volunteering takes place outdoors, the grass around the trees is long and can remain wet with rain or morning dew.

Food & Drinks – The Carbon Community will provide hot drinks, snacks and a lunch suitable for vegetarians, with gluten-free options. 
Registration – We require all members of the group to register!

Heather Allen – Trustee

The Carbon Community