2nd April 2016 at Belhus Woods Country Park, South Ockendon, Essex
4pm-6pm: Walk and talk
6pm: Meal (optional)
Belhus Woods Country Park |
Belhus Woods Country Park is over 300 acres on the borders of Essex and London, managed by Essex County Council. The site is part of a large extent of open land, with neighbouring sites managed by the Forestry Commission and the Woodland Trust. For more information about the Country Park, including a location map, see Belhus Woods Country Park's webpage. For those coming by car, there is ample parking at the Country Park although be aware that parking charges apply.
Please let us know if you are coming to the meal by 19th March, so that we can confirm the restaurant booking.
For more details and to book a place, please email Tom Heenan (CMA East of England region co-ordinator) on: eastofengland(at)countrysidem
You can find the event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1706743476270827/.
Formed in 1966 the CMA is the largest organisation supporting the work of conservation, access and recreation professionals in the natural greenspace and countryside sector throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. To find out more about the CMA visit http://countrysidemanagement.org.uk
More about the Countryside Management Association:
The CMA supports the development of staff, students and volunteers involved in the management, interpretation, and public enjoyment of natural greenspace and the countryside through networking, training and continuing professional development. The CMA supports professionals working in a range of environments from Country Parks to National Parks, Local and National Nature Reserves and other protected areas both urban and rural. Members might be employed in a variety of different roles such as Rangers, Wardens, Project Officers, Contractors, Rights of Way Officers and Ecologists and for a variety of organisations including Local Authorities, National Park Authorities, the Forestry Commission, The National Trust, Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Water Authorities, Natural England and Defence Estates.