| Programme Details |
Listed below are all Botanical Cornwall Group's meeings which have taken place prior to today's date.
For details of the future meetings programme - click here.
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| Wednesday 30th April 2008 - 10am - 4pm |
ERICA for WINDOWS recording database |
| A meeting demonstrating and training in the use of this valuable recording tool. Colin will be showing us what the best recording database for Cornwall can do (almost a million botanical records are on the database). It will give those of us who use it already a chance to feedback our comments to Colin. - Meet at Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet, near Truro SW794485. |
| Leader: Colin French |
Where: Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet, near Truro |
| Numbers limited – book with Ian Bennallick. Bring a packed lunch |
| Thursday 24th April 2008 - 10am |
CLIGGA HEAD (SW75) |
| Looking for the early coastal species including Carex montana. |
| Leader: |
Where: Trevaunance Cove paying car park SW721515 |
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| Saturday 2nd February 2008 - 10am - 4pm |
BCG's Yearly Indoor Meeting |
| The yearly indoor meeting will be a review of botanical happenings of 2007, a chance to view slides and photos, sell books, win prizes in a raffle, organise trips for 2008 and have a good chat! |
| Leader: |
Where: Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Allet, near Truro SW794485. |
| Bring packed lunch or a plate of nibbles to share |
| Saturday 29th December 2007 - 10am |
SENNEN COVE to LAND’S END, SW32 |
| WINTER WALK – Walk off the Christmas dinner whilst looking for Ophioglossum lusitanicum (old unconfirmed record) |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Sennen Cove car park (west one) SW351263 |
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| Wednesday 22nd August 2007 - |
WATCH HILL and FOXHOLE (SW95S) |
| The heart of the China clay district with spoil heaps, remnant heathland, granite walls and wet willow scrub. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet east of Old Pound SW975553 |
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| Sunday 5th August 2007 - |
South of PLUSHA (SX27P) |
| A tetrad that needs updating, just on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Moorland, woodland, hedges and streams to explore for Carum verticillatum, Chamaemelum nobile, Narthecium ossifragum, Polystichum aculeatum and other moorland species. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at filling station at Plusha SX247802 |
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| Wednesday 25th July 2007 - |
CRACKINGTON HAVEN (SX19N) |
| Coastal walk on dramatic north Cornish coast with cliff grassland coastal cliffs. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at car park in village at SX145966 |
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| Saturday 21st July 2007 - |
LOE POOL and CARMINOWE CREEK (SW62M) |
| Cornwall’s largest freshwater lagoon and shingle bar with woodland and margins to explore for species such as Eleocharis acicularis, Elytrigia x obtusiuscula, Elatine hexandra and many other species to be searched for |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at car park at Chyvarloe SW652236 |
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| Thursday 21st June 2007 - |
LITTLE PETHERICK CREEK area including SEA MILLS (S |
| Delightful area on southern side of Camel estuary with interesting species to find such as Fumaria occidentalis, Lotus angustissimus and Geranium purpureum. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at junction at Highlanes SW910723 (not sure where best parking is so park where you can and meet at junction with all your day’s equipment, food and water) |
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| Sunday 3rd June 2007 - |
PENTEWAN to MEVAGISSEY (SX04C & D) |
| A circular walk from Pentewan to Mevagissey with the aim of recording on Penare Point (SX04H) a tetrad without any records! Hoping to re-find Carex punctata, Crambe maritima, Atriplex glabriuscula and Brassica oleracea amongst others. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at junction at Pentewan SX016472 (not sure where best parking is so park where you can and meet at junction with all your day’s equipment, food and water) |
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| Sunday 20th May 2007 - |
SENNEN COVE (SW32N & T) |
| Coastal habitats, cliffs and beaches to explore hoping to find Euphorbia portlandica, Baldellia ranunculoides, Glaucium flavum and Stellaria pallida. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet in car park on Mayon Green, SW359263 |
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| Wednesday 9th May 2007 - |
DEERPARK, CANAKEY and TREVILLIS WOODS, (SX16V/SX26 |
| Extensive woodland, hedges and streams to explore for species including Dryopteris aemula, Melittis melissophyllum, Ceratocapnos claviculata and Oreopteris limbosperma |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet in car park area of Deerpark Wood, SX196603 |
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| Saturday 3rd February 2007 - 10am |
INDOOR MEETING, FRADDON VILLAGE HALL (mid-Cornwall |
| The yearly indoor meeting will be a review of botanical happenings of 2006, a chance to view slides and photos, sell books, win prizes in a raffle, organise trips for 2007 and have a good chat! Bring plants or material to be named or anything botanical you think may be of interest to others and a packed lunch or a plate of food to share. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at Fraddon Village Hall, SW910577 - 10am to 4pm |
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| Saturday 7th October 2006 - |
COURT FARM, Philleigh (SW83) |
| A farm with extensive wooded frontage to the estuarine River Fal, arable, grassland and marshy areas. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet near the church in Philleigh SW871393 |
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| Wednesday 13th September 2006 - |
FROGMORE, near LANTEGLOS (SX15) |
| A farm with a mixture of arable, cliff grassland and scrub and streamside. |
| Leader: |
Where: Car park at Frogmore SX156516 |
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| Wednesday 6th September 2006 - |
DORMINACK area, west of Lamorna Cove (SW42) |
| Looking at an area of cliff grassland, scrub and small unimproved fields. Part of the area is a private nature reserve. A colony of Shore Dock Rumex rupestris nearby will also be seen. |
| Leader: |
Where: lay-by at New Town (entrance to Rosemodress Farm and Dorminack) SW435246 |
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| Saturday 26th August 2006 - |
TREGIRLS, north of Padstow (SW97) |
| This meeting will be aimed at surveying the numerous arable fields in this area, where through arable stewardship several margins for arable plants and birds have been left. There is also a chance to have a look around Harbour Cove for Broad-fruited and Hairy-fruited Cornsalad Valerianella rimosa and V. eriocarpa |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at car park at Harbour Cove SW908771 |
| please send me your car reg. number as parking should then be free. |
| Wednesday 9th August 2006 - |
EGLOSMERTHER, east of Truro (SW84) |
| A small organic farm on the east side of the Tresillian River, with a mixture of grassland, arable and woodland. |
| Leader: |
Where: Eglosmerther SW861445 |
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| Sunday 6th August 2006 - |
VENTONTEAGUE and TRENERRY FARM (SW85) |
| A large area of wet woodland and scrub (County Wildlife Site), with a mixture of typical farmland habitats. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at lay-by at Boxheater (junction at top of Zelah Hill) SW820529 |
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| Sunday 30th July 2006 - |
COW-y-JACK, CROUSA COMMON and MAIN DALE, near Cove |
| The morning will be spent at Cow-y-Jack, recently grazed heath, scrub and bog, with the afternoon exploring similar habitats on Crousa Common and Main Dale. |
| Leader: |
Where: In parking area at St. Keverne Beacon SW772197. |
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| Wednesday 19th July 2006 - |
WIMALFORD, Upper Fowey valley (SX27) |
| A smallholding on Bodmin Moor with acid bog, moorland and hay meadows. Species to see include Oblong-leaved Sundew Drosera intermedia, Greater Butterfly-orchid Platanthera chlorantha and other typical Bodmin Moor species. There may also be a chance to visit nearby recently cleared plantation |
| Leader: |
Where: Wimalford SX213732. |
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| Saturday 1st July 2006 - |
EASTCOTT, Near North Tamerton (SX39) |
| A farm with woodland, culm grassland, and access to River Tamar. |
| Leader: |
Where: Eastcott SX314956. |
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| Sunday 25th June 2006 - 11am |
Truro area |
| We will explore the Truro area covering a variety of habitats including, estuary, pavements, walls, hedges and arable. |
| Leader: Matt Stribley |
Where: Malpas Park, Malpas Road, Truro (near tennis courts) SW834437 |
| Note this is a Wild Flowers Branch T meetiing - Contact number: 01872 279748 email: matt@floracam.co.uk |
| Wednesday 21st June 2006 - |
BLAKES KEIRO, south of St. Minver and northern sho |
| A chance to visit an isolated wet heath with several orchids and a population of Meadow Thistle Cirsium dissectum and record along the northern side of the Camel Estuary. |
| Leader: |
Where: Blakes Keiro SW962759 |
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| Saturday 17th June 2006 - |
BROWDA, near Linkinhorne (SX37) |
| A farm with woodland, riverside and semi-improved grassland. |
| Leader: |
Where: Browda SX308719 |
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| Sunday 28th May 2006 - |
HELLESVEOR CLIFF to TREVEGA CLIFF (SW44) |
| A cliff walk along dramatic coastal scenery with a search for Dwarf Rush Juncus capitatus, and other interesting species. |
| Leader: |
Where: Lay-by on Rosewall Hill SW487394 |
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| Wednesday 10th May 2006 - |
Area around TREVIGUE, near Crackington Haven (SX19 |
| A visit to an area of diverse habitats include cliffs, heath, woodland and unimproved grassland. |
| Leader: |
Where: Trevigue SX135951 |
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| Sunday 7th May 2006 - 2:30 |
A HELFORD VALLEY GARDEN WALK |
| Enjoy the flowers and whimsical wisdom of botanist Keith Spurgin beside the Helford River in the beautiful Budock Vean Hotel grounds. Cost: £2. Members free but please book in advance (max. 25). Refreshments available in hotel – book your cream tea in advance! Time: 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at Budock Vean Hotel, above Helford Passage on Mawnan Smith to Port Navas road SW762276 |
| Contact: Pamela 01209 842316 or Martin 01326 221674 |
| Sunday 30th April 2006 - |
BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND IN THE BODMIN AREA (S |
| It is hoped that in this meeting we shall have the opportunity to examine bryophytes in widely different habitats. Thus, it will be of special interest to those who would like to get to grips with this fascinating group of plants for the first time. Moors, streams, rocks, woods and man-made structures are all included. We are very pleased that Mark Pool, British Bryological Society recorder for Devon will be there to help us, and Ken Preston-Mafham will be leading us to the various sites. |
| Leader: |
Where: park near the very sharp bend on the road from Tuckingmill that is not far from the path to the Devil’s Jump SX105793 |
| For further information please contact Nicholas De Sausmarez on 01872862773. |
| Saturday 29th April 2006 - 10:30 |
BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND IN THE BODMIN AREA (S |
| It is hoped that in this meeting we shall have the opportunity to examine bryophytes in widely different habitats. Thus, it will be of special interest to those who would like to get to grips with this fascinating group of plants for the first time. Moors, streams, rocks, woods and man-made structures are all included. We are very pleased that Mark Pool, British Bryological Society recorder for Devon will be there to help us, and Ken Preston-Mafham will be leading us to the various sites |
| Leader: |
Where: Respryn Bridge SX099635 |
| For further information please contact Nicholas De Sausmarez on 01872862773. |
| Wednesday 19th April 2006 - 10:30 |
KILMINORTH WOODS and near SOWDEN’S BRIDGE, near Lo |
| A pleasant walk through woodland alongside the West Looe River. It is hoped that spring flowers will be seen and a chance to search for Hymenophyllum tunbrigense. |
| Leader: |
Where: car park in WEST LOOE, SX250537 |
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| Sunday 26th February 2006 - 10am |
KYNANCE to MULLION (SW61) |
| The purpose of this meeting is to look for Early Meadow-grass (Poa infirma) along the coastal path from Kynance to Mullion,
where few recent records exist. Anything else of interest will be searched for including Land Quillwort (Isoetes histrix)
if showing. The walk will be approximately 6 miles so please make sure it is within your capabilities.
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| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at the National Trust car-park at Kynance SW688131 |
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| Sunday 12th February 2006 - 10am |
COVERACK to BLACK HEAD (SW71) |
| The purpose of this meeting is to look for a fine array of bryophytes including the very rare liverwort Heath Pouchwort
(Gongylanthus ericetorum) near Black Head and the Streaky Feather-moss (Brachythecium glareosum).
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| Leader: Nicholas De Sausmarez and Mark Pool |
Where: Meet at the car park at SW781186 |
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| Saturday 11th February 2006 - 10am |
BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND |
| ROCKY VALLEY and the north coast (SX08)
A walk from the roadside parking to the coast should reveal many interesting plants including the rare liverwort
Dumortier's Liverwort (Dumortiera hirsuta)and the Purple-stalked Pocket-moss (Fissidens osmundoides).
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| Leader: Nicholas De Sausmarez and Mark Pool. |
Where: Meet at the lay-by at SX072890. |
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| Saturday 4th February 2006 - 10am |
INDOOR WINTER MEETING |
| INDOOR WINTER MEETING - 10am – 3pm
Meetings Room, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Allet near Truro (SW79404854)
Join us on the annual winter get-together to review the activities and findings of 2005, and to plan the events for 2006/2007.
Bring any photos from the previous year’s recording, specimens to name or books to give away or sell.
Find out how the Cornwall Rare Plant Register is progressing and find out how you can help.
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| Leader: |
Where: Meetings Room, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Allet near Truro (SW79404854) |
| Bring a plate of nibbles for a shared lunch. |
| Sunday 23rd October 2005 - 10am |
CAWSAND area (SX45) |
| A meeting organised to look for a few of the ferns that need re-finding for the Cornwall Rare Plant Register including Hard Shield-
fern (Polystichum aculeatum), Southern Polypody (Polypodium cambricum) and any other species that may still be around.
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| Leader: I.J.Bennallick |
Where: Meet in car-park in Cawsand at SX431502 |
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| Saturday 22nd October 2005 - 10am |
BOSCASTLE and ROCKY VALLEY area (SX08) |
| A meeting organised to look for a few of the ferns that need re-finding for the Cornwall Rare Plant Register including
Lanceolate Spleenwort (Asplenium lanceolatum ssp. obovatum), Giant Horsetail (Equisetum telmatiea) and Maidenhair Fern
(Adiantum capillus-veneris) and a chance to examine the effects of the great Boscastle flood in the Minster Valley upstream
from Boscastle and to see if the Tunbridge Filmy-fern (Hymenophyllum tunbrigense) has survived.
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| Leader: I.J.Bennallick |
Where: Meet at the lay-by at Rocky Valley at SX072890 |
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| Sunday 9th October 2005 - |
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| Sunday 9th October 2005 - 10am |
RUSEY and HIGH CLIFFS (SX19) |
| These cliffs are rich in bryophytes, and it is hoped that we shall find many uncommon bryophytes such as the Starry Hoar-
moss (Hedwigia stellata), Sieve-tooth Moss (Coscinodon cribrosus) and Brunton’s Dog-tooth (Oreoweisia bruntonii).
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| Leader: Nicholas De Sausmarez and Mark Pool. |
Where: Meet at the lay-by at SX134936 |
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| Saturday 8th October 2005 - 10am |
BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND - ROUGH TOR (SX18) |
| The weather prevented us from exploring this bryologically rich area last year where the boulder covered slopes contain many uncommon species including the rare Pendulous Wing-moss (Antitrichia curtipendula) which we should see. |
| Leader: Nicholas De Sausmarez and Mark Pool |
Where: At the car-park at SX139819 |
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| Saturday 24th September 2005 - 10am |
BETWEEN SEATON AND OF LOOE |
| BETWEEN SEATON AND OF LOOE (SX26S & SX26X). An area worth exploring for Pyrus cordata, which if present should be in fruit. An old record exits for this species in this area, so suitable hedges will be searched. The day will also be spent recording for the tetrad, including in coastal habitats. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick. |
Where: Meet at Seaton car-park, SX302545 |
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| Saturday 27th August 2005 - |
YEOLMBRIDGE and BEALES MEADOWS CWT |
| NORTH OF YEOLMBRIDGE and BEALES MEADOWS CWT RESERVE (SX38E). This tetrad is wholly within the VC4 (North Devon) part of Cornwall! Low number of recorded species means it warrants re-surveying. Close-by is a small Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve, Beale’s Meadow, which will be surveyed. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at Langdon Cross in pub car park, SX303899. |
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| Saturday 13th August 2005 - 10 am |
WEST OF ST. KEYNE |
| WEST OF ST. KEYNE (SX26F). Updating records for a typical farmed tetrad in an inland part of Cornwall that needs re-surveying. Meet near phone box, in St. Keyne SX240611. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet near phone box, in St. Keyne SX240611. |
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| Sunday 31st July 2005 - 10 am |
CROWDY RESERVOIR & DAVIDSTOW WOODS |
| CROWDY RESERVOIR & DAVIDSTOW WOODS (SX18L & SX18M) and ROUGH TOR (SX18K). The meeting will be aimed at those interested in flowering plants, ferns and bryophytes. The last meeting held for recording bryophytes at Roughtor was a complete wash-out so hopefully the sun will shine on the bryologists on this date! Flowering plants to be looked for include Hammarbya paludosa and other rare species. . |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick & Nicholas De Sausmarez |
Where: Meet at Crowdy car-park, SX138833 near dam |
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| Saturday 23rd July 2005 - 10 am |
MILLBROOK (SX45G) & CREMYLL (SX45L) |
| Saturday 23rd July - MILLBROOK (SX45G) & CREMYLL (SX45L). The aim of the meeting will be to record the species associated with the less acid conditions associated with Devonian Limestone rocks in this part of Cornwall. We will try to find Lotus glaber, in its only Cornish site, Puccinellia rupestris, and to check areas suitable for Trifolium squamosum, not seen since 1930. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet in Millbrook car-park, SX421519. |
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| Tuesday 19th July 2005 - 10 am |
NORTH OF MARAZION |
| NORTH OF MARAZION (SW53G). Recording in a range of habitats around Trevarthian Farm and Tregilliowe Farm. |
| Leader: Graham Blow and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet near Truthwall at SW529325. |
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| Saturday 25th June 2005 - 10 am |
STARA WOODS |
| STARA WOODS (SX27X) & BEARAH TOR (SX27S). In the morning we have permission to record in some woods in the Lynher Valley, and in the afternoon we will be exploring moorland and bogs around Bearah Tor and Langstone Downs. |
| Leader: Jenny Bousfield and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet in North Hill Village Hall car-park, SX270767 |
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| Sunday 12th June 2005 - 10am |
Coombe Valley |
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COOMBE VALLEY (SS21A & SS21F). A survey in a woodland area for a good range of species and which is the only site that is regarded as native for Aconitum napellus in Cornwall. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick. |
Where: Meet at SS220114 at parking area in Stowe Woods. |
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| Wednesday 1st June 2005 - 10am |
St Ives |
| TREVALGAN CLIFF & PEN ENYS POINT, WEST OF ST. IVES (SW44V). A coastal walk along the rugged cliffs of West Penwith, with a chance to check the conditions for Juncus capitatus, an old record which refers to west of St.Ives. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick. |
Where: Meet in car-park at Rosewall Hill, SW487394. |
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| Sunday 29th May 2005 - 10am |
KENNACK SANDS & POLDOWRIAN, EAST PART OF THE LIZAR |
| Sunday 29th May - KENNACK SANDS & POLDOWRIAN, EAST PART OF THE LIZARD (SW71I & SW71N). A chance to explore the east side of the Lizard looking for Juncus capitatus, Trifolium bocconei, T. suffocatum and maybe Isoetes histrix. SW733165. Leader – |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick. |
Where: Meet at the car-park at Carn Kennack |
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| Wednesday 25th May 2005 - |
PENDENNIS CASTLE & PENNANCE POINT, FALMOUTH |
| The visit to Pendennis Castle will be looking for Vicia lathyroides at its only known Cornish site. The walk around Pennance will be for locating Melittis melissophyllum and other rare species. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at Swanpool car park, SW801312. |
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| Sunday 8th May 2005 - 2.15 |
CARNE CREEK, HELFORD ESTUARY |
| HELFORD VOLUNTARY MARINE CONSERVATION AREA -
Sunday 8th May – SEEKING SEASIDE FLOWERS BESIDE CARNE CREEK, HELFORD ESTUARY (SW7724)
Enjoy a stroll at Carne-St Anthony looking at the spring flowers with botanist Keith Spurgin. Stout footwear and weatherproof clothing is advisable. Booking preferred to assist parking plans.
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| Leader: Keith Spurgin |
Where: Meet at 2.15 at the Head of Carne Creek, SW770249. The walk should finish at 4.15 p.m |
| Contact: Pamela 01209 842316 or David 01326 341181 for further details. |
| Saturday 7th May 2005 - 10am |
The Lizard |
| WINDMILL FARM & RUAN POOL (SW6915), AND KYNANCE COVE (SW6813) AND LIZARD POINT AREA (SW7011).
Saturday morning - meet at Windmill Farm 10am, (Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society joint nature reserve) SW693152 - take the A3083 south for Lizard Village and turn west in a lane that leads to Rose-in-the-Valley (camping is advertised). The aim of the morning is to explore a former farm now managed for wildlife. Several new ponds and scrapes and Ruan Pool will be explored to search for Pillwort, Pilularia globulifera.
Saturday afternoon – meet at the National Trust car-park, Kynance Cove (SW688131), at around 2pm. A chance to explore the classic Lizard site for nationally rare plants including Isoetes histrix, Juncus capitatus and Ranunculus tripartitus.
Saturday evening - meet at Lizard Green (SW703125) at 6pm for evening walk around the Lizard Point area to see more rare species. This will be optional after a quick cuppa/pint in a local pub or cafe.
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| Leader: Tim Wilkins, Ian Bennallick and local botanists |
Where: For meeting details see above |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL (Organised by BCG for Plantlife). |
| Sunday 24th April 2005 - |
BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND AT SEATON VALLEY |
| Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April – BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND AT SEATON VALLEY (recording the bryophytes in tetrads SX35C, D & E, from Seaton, north through Hessenford to Catchfrench). The purpose of this meeting is to both record and to learn more about the bryophytes in this under-recorded part of Cornwall. Both David Holyoak and Mark Pool, British Bryological Society recorders for Cornwall and Devon respectively, will be attending. It is expected that we will find species not previously seen; the sites being visited here being well to the south and east of previous meetings. Meet on Saturday at the car-park in Seaton (SX302545) and on the Sunday outside the Inn at Hessenford (SX305575). For further information please contact Nicholas De Sausmarez on 01872862773. |
| Leader: David Holyoak and Mark Pool |
Where: outside the Inn at Hessenford (SX305575) |
| For further information please contact Nicholas De Sausmarez on 01872862773. |
| Saturday 23rd April 2005 - |
BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND AT SEATON VALLEY |
| BRYOPHYTE RECORDING WEEKEND AT SEATON VALLEY (recording the bryophytes in tetrads SX35C, D & E, from Seaton, north through Hessenford to Catchfrench). The purpose of this meeting is to both record and to learn more about the bryophytes in this under-recorded part of Cornwall. Both David Holyoak and Mark Pool, British Bryological Society recorders for Cornwall and Devon respectively, will be attending. It is expected that we will find species not previously seen; the sites being visited here being well to the south and east of previous meetings. |
| Leader: David Holyoak and Mark Pool |
Where: Meet on Saturday at the car-park in Seaton (SX302545) |
| For further information please contact Nicholas De Sausmarez on 01872862773. |
| Saturday 19th March 2005 - 10 for 10.30am start |
LICHEN RECORDING AT NORTH HILL AND BEARAH TOR |
| Meet at North Hill Village Hall car park (SX270767) at 10am for a 10.30am start - there is a spring market in the hall on the same day, and toilets will be available in the hall from 10am. The morning will be spent looking at the lichens found at North Hill church and churchyard.
Lunch (1pm - 2pm) - bring a packed lunch or there may be a chance for a pub meal (book yourself prior to the meeting on 01566 786916).
After lunch meet back at North Hill Village Hall car park (SX270767) to head for Bearah Tor Quarry (SX2674) area to look at lichens in more open situations on the moor with a variety of habitats. The day should finish around 4pm.
The day is aimed at beginners but is open to all, including more experienced lichen recorders.
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| Leader: Dr. Bob Hodgson (British Lichen Society) |
Where: Meet at North Hill Village Hall car park (SX270767) at 10am for a 10.30am start |
| For more details/>contact Ian Bennallick (Botanical Cornwall Group) ian@bennallick.fsnet.co.uk or Tel: 01726 890384 |
| Saturday 19th February 2005 - |
Rare bryophytes in metalliferous mine sites in we |
| Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February 2005 - Rare bryophytes in
metalliferous mine sites in west Cornwall
David Holyoak has kindly offered to lead a meeting to look for rare
bryophytes in metalliferous mine site areas near Minions (SX262714) on the
Saturday, and at Phillack Towans (SW569391) on the Sunday. Further details
will be given nearer the time to those interested. |
| Leader: David Holyoak |
Where: TBC |
| To book a place please contact the Botanical Cornwall
Group co-ordinator - Ian Bennallick, Lower Polmorla, St.Wenn, Bodmin,
Cornwall, PL30 5PE - ian@bennallick.fsnet.co.uk -01726890384
or at Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
(ERCCIS), Five Acres, Allet, Truro, TR4 9DJ - ian@cornwt.demon.co.uk - 01872
240777 ext 244 |
| Wednesday 16th February 2005 - 10 am |
Thallose liverwort workshop |
| Thallose liverwort workshop (10am -
4pm)
David Holyoak will be leading a workshop on the identification of thallose
liverworts. The workshop will be held at the Cornwall Wildlife Trust at
Allet, near Truro. Booking essential |
| Leader: David Holyoak |
Where: Cornwall Wildlife Trust at
Allet, near Truro |
| To book a place please contact the Botanical Cornwall
Group co-ordinator - Ian Bennallick, Lower Polmorla, St.Wenn, Bodmin,
Cornwall, PL30 5PE - ian@bennallick.fsnet.co.uk -01726890384
or at Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
(ERCCIS), Five Acres, Allet, Truro, TR4 9DJ - ian@cornwt.demon.co.uk - 01872
240777 ext 244
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| Saturday 12th February 2005 - 10am - 3pm |
Annual Winter Indoor Meeting - Allet |
| Please join us for our informal yearly get together. We will review the field meetings and workshops held in 2004 and there will be an opportunity to see slides and digital photos of plants from the meetings held. The meetings programme for 2005 will be discussed, as well as the organising the surveying for the Rare Plant Register for Cornw! all. The results of the BSBI Local Change Survey will also be discussed. |
| Leader: |
Where: Meetings room, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Allet, Truro (SW79394853) |
| Bring any material collected during the year for identification, herbarium specimens, photos, books/magazines/articles to swap, give away or sell, and anything else that you would like share with others. Back copies of Botanical Cornwall 1-12 (1983-2003) will be available to buy. If you have any records for the Vice-county recorders bring them as well.
If you have any posters or displays to exhibit bring them along. If you have any other topic or ideas that you think should be addressed, please contact the co-ordinator before the meeting.
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| Sunday 24th October 2004 - 10 am |
A bryophyte recording weekend in East Cornwall |
| Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th October 2004 - A bryophyte recording
weekend in East Cornwall.
Mark Pool, the bryophyte recorder for Devon has again very kindly offered
to
be with us for these meetings. They will be as follows: -
Sunday morning at Cotehele, on the banks of the River Tamar (meet at 10am
in
car park, SX42386817)
Here we shall be looking at mostly woodland bryophytes.
Sunday afternoon at Kit Hill, near Callington (meet in car park,
SX38127140,
at about 2pm)
This hill is rich in vascular plants, and we hope that this will also be
true for bryophytes. We shall find out!
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| Leader: Claire Roper and Mark Pool |
Where: See above |
| To book a place please contact the Botanical Cornwall
Group co-ordinator - Ian Bennallick, Lower Polmorla, St.Wenn, Bodmin,
Cornwall, PL30 5PE - ian@bennallick.fsnet.co.uk -01726890384
or at Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
(ERCCIS), Five Acres, Allet, Truro, TR4 9DJ - ian@cornwt.demon.co.uk - 01872
240777 ext 244 |
| Saturday 23rd October 2004 - 10 am |
A bryophyte recording weekend in East Cornwall |
| Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th October 2004 - A bryophyte recording
weekend in East Cornwall.
Mark Pool, the bryophyte recorder for Devon has again very kindly offered
to
be with us for these meetings. They will be as follows: -
Saturday at Rough Tor, Bodmin Moor (meet at 10am in car park, SX139819)
These boulder covered slopes here contain some of the richest habitats for
bryophytes in Cornwall and should provide much interest.
|
| Leader: Nick de Sausmarez and Mark Pool |
Where: See above
|
| To book a place please contact the Botanical Cornwall
Group co-ordinator - Ian Bennallick, Lower Polmorla, St.Wenn, Bodmin,
Cornwall, PL30 5PE - ian@bennallick.fsnet.co.uk -01726890384
or at Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
(ERCCIS), Five Acres, Allet, Truro, TR4 9DJ - ian@cornwt.demon.co.uk - 01872
240777 ext 244 |
| Wednesday 20th October 2004 - 10am |
ERCCIS Fern Identification Workshop |
| A chance to learn how to identify ferns and fern allies found in Cornwall. Indoor morning venue to be confirmed |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Contact Nic Harrison-White 01872240777 |
| Tuesday 19th October 2004 - 10 am |
Recording Ciliate strap-lichen on the Lizard |
| Recording Ciliate strap-lichen
Heterodermia leucomela on the Lizard.
Join Bryan Edwards, Plantlife Project Officer, to learn about the ecology
and help monitor the abundance of Ciliate strap-lichen Heterodermia
leucomela, a very rare cliff-top lichen. |
| Leader: |
Where: National Trust car
park at Kynance Cove SW688133 |
| Booking essential. Bring x20
lenses. Clipboards will be provided. *just mention 'Plantlife event' to car
park attendant for free parking.
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| Wednesday 6th October 2004 - |
ERCCIS/BCG Conifer Identification meeting at Cardi |
| A chance to learn the commoner conifer species that are planted in Cornwall from an experienced forester.
The Callywith Tearooms will be open to provide refreshments. |
| Leader: David Blake (Forestry Commission) and Ian Bennalli |
Where: . Meet at SX099667 Cardinham car park |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Contact Nic Harrison-White 01872240777 |
| Wednesday 29th September 2004 - 10am |
CIG Clitters Wood near Gunnislake |
| A meeting organised primarily for those interested in invertebrate recording but there is also the chance to join the BSBI East Cornwall recorder to record the flora of the area. |
| Leader: |
Where: |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL - For further details please call Sue Scott or Ian Bennallick on 01872240777. |
| Sunday 5th September 2004 - 12:30pm-4pm |
Polwheveral Picnic and exploration (Helford VMCA o |
| A special visit to Goongillings Farm and Scott’s Quay to look at creek-side farming, natural history, geology and local mining history. Leaders – farmer Charles Pugh, botanist Ian Bennallick, geologist Peter Ealey and biologist Pamela Tompsett |
| Leader: |
Where: Meet at SW734284 |
| BOOKING PREFERRED. contact Pamela Tompsett 01209842316 or Tricia 01872240777 |
| Wednesday 1st September 2004 - 10 for 10:30 start |
Maenporth to Rosemullion Head |
| We will be walking along the coast path towards Rosemullion Head and either walk back to Maenporth via the inland paths or leave a car or two at Mawnan to ferry us back.The walk will be on various levels of ground so stout walking shoes are recommended. We will get a chance to have a look along Prisk Cove. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Maenporth, between Mawnan Smith and Falmouth (SW789296) |
| Bring a packed lunch. |
| Saturday 28th August 2004 - 10am |
BSBI LC SW87W (St.Merryn) area |
| We will be recording for the Local Change survey in the St.Merryn area. Contact Ian Bennallick for where to meet and further details of the day. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: |
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| Sunday 22nd August 2004 - 10am |
BCG SX29R (Clubworthy area) (VC4 part of Cornwall) |
| Help the VC2 recorder record in this under-recorded tetrad in a VC 4 part of Cornwall. Contact Ian Bennallick for where to meet and further details of the day |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: |
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| Wednesday 11th August 2004 - 10am |
Dodman Point area |
| We will be exploring areas inland from Dodman Point including a wetland area, arable fields and also parts of the coast. Typical coastal species should be seen. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at in National Trust car park at Penare (SW999404). |
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| Wednesday 28th July 2004 - 10am |
BSBI LC SW17A (Preeze Cross area) am, SW17J (Campe |
| We will be recording for the Local Change survey in the Preeze Cross area and Camperdown Farm area. Meet in the lay-by between Preeze Cross and Pounds Conce (SX117712). In the afternoon meet on the track north of Camperdown Farm (SX121791). |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet in the lay-by between Preeze Cross and Pounds Conce (SX117712). |
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| Saturday 17th July 2004 - 10am |
BSBI LC SW84J (Bishop’s Wood area, north of Truro) |
| We will be recording for the Local Change survey in the Bishop’s Wood and St.Clement Wood area |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at the car park at St.Clement Wood SW820478 |
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| Wednesday 14th July 2004 - |
Nare Head, near Veryan |
| A meeting organised primarily for those interested in recording invertebrates but there is also the chance to join the BSBI East Cornwall recorder to record the flora of the area. |
| Leader: |
Where: |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL - For further details please call Sue Scott or Ian Bennallick on 01872240777. |
| Sunday 4th July 2004 - 10am |
Crousa Downs and eastern parts of the Lizard |
| The aim of the meeting is to look for species such as Common Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) and Cyperus Sedge (Carex pseudocyperus) on Crousa Downs and also to record the heathland species in other areas close by. A walk to Lowland Point to see Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is also planned |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet in the car park in Coverack (SW780186). |
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| Saturday 3rd July 2004 - 10am |
BSBI LC meeting (am) in SW54A (St. Ives) and Porth |
| In the morning we will be recording for the Local Change survey in SW54A in St.Ives. Meet in the car park at SW514401. In the afternoon we will be a visiting Porthgwarra (SW370218), on the southern coast of West Penwith, to search for Perennial Centuary (Centaurium scilloides) in an area where it had been recorded in the past |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: . Meet in the car park at SW514401 |
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| Friday 25th June 2004 - |
BPS fern recording weekend on the Isles of Scilly |
| A long weekend of recording the ferns and fern allies on St.Agnes, St.Mary’s, Tresco and St. Martin’s, and Small Adder's-tongue (Ophioglossum azoricum) and Lanceolate Spleenwort (Asplenium obovatum ssp. lanceolatum) should be seen. Organised for BPS members but others interested are welcome. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact Ian Bennallick for more details and an itinerary. |
| Leader: |
Where: |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
| Wednesday 23rd June 2004 - 10am |
CIG Millook area, near Bude |
| A meeting organised primarily for those interested in recording invertebrates but there is also the chance to join the BSBI East Cornwall recorder to record the flora of the area.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - For further details please call Sue Scott or Ian Bennallick on 01872240777.
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| Leader: |
Where: |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
| Friday 18th June 2004 - |
Polbrock, Cornwall |
|
| Leader: Paul Green |
Where: |
| Wild Flower Society Meeting |
| Wednesday 2nd June 2004 - 10am |
BSBI LC SW54W (Godrevy area) |
| Meet at the Little Chef car park Hayle (SW577387). As well as recording for the Local Change survey there will be a short visit to Hayle to look for Round-fruited Rush (Juncus compressus). |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Hayle (SW577387). |
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| Sunday 30th May 2004 - 1:00pm |
Rosenannon Downs |
| Wildflower walk at Rosenannon Downs
Meet in Rosenannon village (SW956661) at 1pm. We will walk to the highest part of the downs and look for heathland wildlife, including Bog Bush Cricket (Metrioptera brachyptera), Cornish Bladderseed (Physospermum cornubiense) and various butterfli |
| Leader: – Dave Thomas & Ian Bennallick |
Where: Rosenannon village (SW956661) |
| CWT Restormel Branch meeting |
| Wednesday 26th May 2004 - 10am |
Ken Preston-Mafham’s Cacti collection in Bodmin |
| Ken Preston-Mafham’s Cacti collection in Bodmin (am) and BSBI LC meeting (pm) in SX17W, near Colliford Lake. Please contact Ian Bennallick about this meeting as details may change |
| Leader: Ken Preston-Mafham & Ian Bennallick |
Where: |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
| Sunday 9th May 2004 - 2:15pm |
Helford Flowers (Helford VMCA organised walk) |
| Enjoy a stroll from Gweek at the head of the Helford River looking at the spring flowers with botanist Keith Spurgin. Meet by the bus shelter near the entrance to Gweek Boatyard for directions to nearby parking (SW704264). Contact Pamela 01209 842316 or David Nightingale 01326 341181. |
| Leader: Keith Spurgin |
Where: |
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| Saturday 8th May 2004 - |
Rame Head, Cornwall |
|
| Leader: Paul Green |
Where: |
| Wild Flower Society meeting |
| Wednesday 28th April 2004 - 10am |
Upton Towans |
| A walk around the sand dunes at Upton Towans and adjacent dunes to see early dune flora. A special effort will be made to find Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes), which has been recorded on the dunes in the past. Meet at the Little Chef car park Hayle (SW577387). Leader – Ian Bennallick |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: |
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| Sunday 25th April 2004 - 10am |
Bodmin Moor and Polbrock |
| Morning – Meet on the track to Camperdown Farm at (SX122792). Here we shall be visiting bogs where the main interest will be Sphagnum mosses. There should however be time to examine some streams on the moors with their specialised flora.
Afternoon – We shall proceed to Polbrock Bridge (SX013695). Here we shall be looking at the flora growing on some rock faces by the road and on the tracks along the side of the River Camel. A bonus will be a short diversion from bryology to look at the newly found fern species Diaphanous Bladder-ern (Cystopteris diaphana). The meeting aims to finish at 4pm, but there may be time to go to the nearby Dunmere Wood to see the beautiful liverwort Trichocolea tomentella and mosses such as Brachythecium rivulare growing on the banks of a stream there.
|
| Leader: Mark Pool (BBS recorder for Devon), Nicholas de Sa |
Where: Meet on the track to Camperdown Farm at (SX122792). |
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| Saturday 24th April 2004 - 10am |
Chapel Porth |
| Saturday 24th April - Chapel Porth and Perranporth
Morning - Meet at Chapel Porth National Trust car park (SW697495). Here we shall walk up the path by the stream looking at the moss flora of marshy ground before visiting plants growing on mine waste.
Afternoon – We shall proceed after lunch to the dunes to the north of Perranporth and park in a layby off the road at (SW775555). These dunes have a wealth of plants to see; particularly on the damp ground, and this should prove to be an exciting afternoon. The meeting should finish around 4pm.
Sunday 25th April – Bodmin Moor and Polbrock
Morning – Meet on the track to Camperdown Farm at (SX122792). Here we shall be visiting bogs where the main interest will be Sphagnum mosses. There should however be time to examine some streams on the moors with their specialised flora.
Afternoon – We shall proceed to Polbrock Bridge (SX013695). Here we shall be looking at the flora growing on some rock faces by the road and on the tracks along the side of the River Camel. A bonus will be a short diversion from bryology to look at the newly found fern species Diaphanous Bladder-ern (Cystopteris diaphana). The meeting aims to finish at 4pm, but there may be time to go to the nearby Dunmere Wood to see the beautiful liverwort Trichocolea tomentella and mosses such as Brachythecium rivulare growing on the banks of a stream there.
|
| Leader: Mark Pool (BBS recorder for Devon), Nicholas de Sa |
Where: Chapel Porth National Trust car park (SW697495). |
| Also on Sunday - Sunday 25th April – Bodmin Moor and Polbrock Morning – Meet on the track to Camperdown Farm at (SX122792) |
| Saturday 11th October 2003 - 10am |
CABILLA WOOD |
| WOODLAND MOSSES ID WORKSHOP Join Mark Pool, the British Bryological Society recorder for Devon, on an outdoor workshop on the identification of woodland mosses. |
| Leader: Mark Pool and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at the entrance to Lower Cabilla Wood, SX128652 10am for 10.30am start. Bring a hand lens (x20 preferable). |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL - contact Records Centre Wildlife Information Service, ERCCIS, Five Acres, Allet, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ or phone 01872240777 ext.213. |
| Saturday 16th August 2003 - 10am - 5:30pm |
Tamar Lakes |
| WETLAND PLANT ID WORKSHOP An outdoor workshop looking at the identification of wetland plants found in Cornwall at Upper and Lower Tamar Lakes on the Cornwall/Devon border. Bring fresh material of those puzzling wetland plants that you would like identified and if possible the material may be named. |
| Leader: Richard Lansdown and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet in the car-park, Upper Tamar Lake, near Kilkhampton, SS288117, 10am for 10.30am start |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL - contact Records Centre Wildlife Information Service, ERCCIS, Five Acres, Allet, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ or phone 01872 240777 ext.213 |
| Saturday 9th August 2003 - 10am - 4:30pm |
Bude Canal |
| WILLOW ID WORKSHOP Although the Botanical Cornwall Group held a meeting along the Bude Canal (SS20) last year several puzzling willows were encountered. This outdoor workshop will hopefully name some of them as well as helping novices in willow identification. The leader will be Desmond Meikle who wrote the BSBI handbook (No 4) on Willows and Poplars of Great Britain and Ireland. |
| Leader: Desmond Meikle and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at 10.00am at car-park, Helebridge (SS215037) for a 10.30am start. The group will walk along the canal to Bude (SS208061). Bring fresh Willow material if you wish (with notes of shape and size of tree etc.) and if possible it may be identified. |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL contact Records Centre Wildlife Information Service, ERCCIS, Five Acres, Allet, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ or phone 01872240777 ext.213. |
| Saturday 19th July 2003 - 10am - 5pm |
North Cornwall |
WATERSIDE MEADOWS AND CULM GRASSLAND - TREDWEN BARTON, ST. CLETHER AND GREENA MOOR, WEEK ST. MARY.
A recording session in the morning of waterside meadows at Tredwen Barton SX1785, recently under management advised by Westcountry Rivers Trust, and a visit to Greena Moor (once known as Creddacott) SX2395 to see Culm grassland. This is the largest continuous area of Culm grassland left in Cornwall and is a Plantlife/Cornwall Wildlife Trust reserve. Species that will be seen include Meadow Thistle (Cirsium dissectum), Petty Whin (Genista anglica), Fen Bedstraw (Galium uliginosum) and many other typical Culm grassland species. Plantlife also have a walk at Greena Moor for their members on the same day so it is hoped that the two groups will meet up.
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| Leader: Karen Edwards of Westcountry Rivers Trust and Ian |
Where: Meet at Rising Sun Pub, near Altarnun SX216824, 10am for 10.30am start, to share cars to Tredwen Barton. Visit Greena Moor in afternoon at about 2pm. |
| A joint Botanical Cornwall Group and Westcountry Rivers Trust meeting. |
| Saturday 12th July 2003 - 10am - 4pm |
West Cornwall |
BULB FIELD AND FARMLAND SURVEY - DRANNACK (GWINEAR) AND TREGADJACK (LUDGVAN)
A day spent surveying bulb fields and other habitats in an inland farming area typical of West Cornwall. The morning will be spent in the Drannack Mill area (SW53Y), and if time allows an afternoon at Tregadjack, near Ludgvan (SW43W). |
| Leader: Hazel Meredith |
Where: Meet in the Little Chef car-park behind the Shell garage (SW577387), Carwin Rise, Hayle, just off the roundabout, 10am for 10.30am start. |
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| Friday 6th June 2003 - Monday 9th June |
Isles Of Scilly |
BSBI LOCAL CHANGE SURVEY - ST. MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY
Help Rosemary Parslow (BSBI recorder for Isles of Scilly) in the local change survey for the Isles of Scilly (SV91A). If you would like to attend please make your own arrangements for travel to St.Mary's and your own accommodation (Hugh Town probably most convenient place to stay). The Botanical Cornwall Group will organise an introductory evening meeting on Friday 6th, and the recording for the survey on Saturday 7th June. Sunday 8th June will be a day spent recording on another island depending on sea-state.
It is suggested that you travel to St.Mary's on the Friday morning and return to Cornwall on the Monday, or join in if you want to arrive earlier or stay longer.
Useful info: A short break by helicopter (max 4 nights in week - not weekend) was £72 in 2002. A Short break by boat (£55) or plane (£70-86) is max 3 nights and not Sat for plane but might be ok for boat. These don't have any refunds so you need to insure against cancellation. Boat is much cheaper but the trip could be rough!
Contacts -
Isles of Scilly Guide -- incl. accommodation 01720 422536 or
www.simplyscilly.co.uk
IOS Travel (Boat/plane) 0845 710 5555
www.ios-travel.co.uk
Helicopter 01736 363871
www.scillyhelicopter.co.uk
NOTE: PLEASE LET THE BOTANICAL CORNWALL GROUP CO-ORDINATOR (IAN BENNALLICK) KNOW IF YOU ATTENDING THE WEEKEND - AN ITINERARY WILL THEN BE SENT TO YOU CLOSER TO THE TIME.
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| Leader: |
Where: |
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| Wednesday 28th May 2003 - 9:30am - 4:30pm |
CWT, Allet |
SEDGE WORKSHOP
A morning introduction to the sedges found in Cornwall, characters to look for in identification and notes on the distribution of the species in Cornwall. A trip to a sedge rich site is planned in the afternoon (to be arranged) to see the species in the field.
Morning session - Meetings room, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Allet, near Truro, SW794485.
Afternoon field trip to be arranged.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL as places are limited contact Records Centre Wildlife Information Service, ERCCIS, Five Acres, Allet, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ or phone 01872240777 ext.213.
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| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: BOOKING ESSENTIAL as places are limited, contact Records Centre Wildlife Information Service, ERCCIS, Five Acres, Allet, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ or phone 01872240777 ext.213. |
| Organised by Botanical Cornwall Group and ERCCIS |
| Thursday 8th May 2003 - Monday 12th May |
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BSBI AGM AND ANGLO-HIBERNO-FRENCH MEETING, Cornwall College, Pool, Redruth.
This meeting will bring together a wide range of botanists from France, Britain and Ireland to examine the problems of the conservation of the vegetation and vascular plant species found in the Atlantic regions of Europe which are common to the three countries. Several interesting talks have been arranged and poster displays organised.The provisional programme is as follows: -
Thursday 8th May Social evening for foreign delegates and local botanists.
Friday 9th May Morning excursion to heathland sites near Bodmin. Lunch at Cornwall College and presentations in the afternoon. Poster displays can be viewed in the evening with dinner at Cornwall College.
Saturday 10th May Presentations all day with viewing of poster displays in the evening with dinner at Cornwall College.
Sunday 11th May All day excursion to the Lizard Peninsula.
Monday 12th May Visit to Eden Project and/or excursion to Par Beach. For booking a place, further information and costs please send a SAE to: Jane Croft, BSBI Field meetings secretary, 12 Spaldwick Road, Stow Longa, Huntingdon, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 0TL. NOTE: This meeting is being organised by BSBI nationally, but your help is needed. If you would like to act as local guides on the planned walks or coaches, can speak French, or would like to assist in the domestic arrangements of the weekend (helping speakers etc.) please contact the Botanical Cornwall Group Co-ordinator. Your help will be much appreciated. |
| Leader: |
Where: |
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| Thursday 1st May 2003 - 10am -4:30pm |
The Lizard |
| LICHENS OF THE LIZARD An outdoor identification workshop looking at some of the rarer species of lichen present. The morning will be spent in the Kynance area and part of the afternoon in the churchyard at Landewednack, east of Lizard Village, to explore some of the species that can be seen on the headstones. Booking essential please contact Ian Bennallick, ERCCIS, Five Acres, Allet, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ or email ian@cornwt.demon.co.uk, or phone 01872240777 ext.226. A joint Botanical Cornwall Group, Plantlife and ERCCIS meeting. |
| Leader: Bryan Edwards and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Morning - Meet at National Trust Car-park, Kynance, SW689131, 10am for 10.30am start. Parking fee is about £1.50. |
| If you would like to attend the afternoon at the churchyard only, the group will meet at Lizard Village SW702126, and at 3pm sharp walk to the church. You may wish to meet the group at the church if you prefer. |
| Saturday 26th April 2003 - 10am |
PENHALE DUNES |
| STONEWORTS AND EARLY DUNE FLORA
A visit to the extensive Penhale dune system area (SW75) to collect stonewort material for identification by the national expert. It will also be a chance to see the early flowering plants of the dunes and several species of very restricted occurrence in Cornwall such as Lesser Pond Sedge (Carex acutiformis), Spurge-laurel (Daphne laureola) and Dune-fescue (Vulpia fasciculata).
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| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: To be confirmed on booking. |
| BOOKING ESSENTIAL as access will be on MOD property. Contact the Botanical Cornwall Group Co-ordinator (Ian Bennallick) if you would like to book a place on the visit, details of where to meet will then be sent to you. |
| Saturday 5th April 2003 - 10am - 5pm |
POLRUAN and LANSALLOS AREA |
| SEARCHING FOR SAND CROCUS A visit to the re-discovered site of Sand Crocus (Romulea columnae) at Polruan to hopefully see it flowering. It will also be a chance to assess the population and discuss management and survey the associated plants present (hopefully also bryophytes and lichens). Other parts of the coastal area between Polruan and Polperro will also be visited during the day to see if any other populations of Sand Crocus are present. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet in car-park at entrance of Polruan, SW132507. |
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| Wednesday 12th March 2003 - 10am - 5pm |
CWT, Allet |
| BSBI LOCAL CHANGE SURVEY STRATEGY MEETING The meeting will discuss the national BSBI Local Change Survey for 2003 and 2004, what needs to be done in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and in which tetrads the survey will be taking place. The afternoon will be spent recording in one of the tetrads to be surveyed (SW84J St. Clement Woods area). |
| Leader: Rose Murphy and Ian Bennallick |
Where: Morning meeting - Meetings room, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Allet, near Truro, SW794485.Afternoon field meeting - Meet at car-park at entrance to St. Clement Woods, Idless (SW821479) 2pm and should finish at about 5pm. |
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| Saturday 7th December 2002 - 10.30am - 4.30pm |
Indoor Meeting and end of year get together |
| The meeting will be an informal get together to review field meetings and workshops held in 2002 with an opportunity to see slides/digital pics from the meetings, to organise the programme for 2003 and to organise recording for the forthcoming BSBI monitoring scheme and the BSBI AGM in May to be held in Cornwall. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick & Rose Murphy |
Where: Fraddon Village Hall, Fraddon, close to the A30 at Indian Queens in mid-Cornwall, SW911578 |
| Bring herbarium material collected during the year for identification, photos, books/mags/articles to swap or give away. Please bring any records you have made during the year. Displays welcome, contact Ian Bennallick beforehand. |
| Thursday 21st November 2002 - 10am |
Saltash |
| Field meeting to search for various ferns, especially Polypodium cambricum. |
| Leader: Rose Murphy |
Where: Meet at Saltash Railway Station, SX431587, 10am. |
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| Saturday 5th October 2002 - 10am |
St.Nectan's Glen, near Tintagel, |
| Field meeting exploring St.Nectan's Glen in the morning to search for various fern species, especially Cystopteris fragilis, and Minster Wood for ferns (including Hymenophyllum tunbrigense) in the afternoon |
| Leader: Rose Murphy & Ian Bennallick |
Where: at lay-by north of Halgabron, SX07268900, 10am. |
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| Sunday 22nd September 2002 - 10am |
Marazion |
| Field meeting to look for recently recorded Rumex rupestris, and search for other species such as Cynodon dactylon and Lavatera cretica in area between Marazion and Stackhouse Cove. |
| Leader: Rose Murphy |
Where: Meet at car park, south of Marazion Marsh, SW507313, 10am. |
| THIS SURVEY FOR Rumex rupestris MAY REQUIRE A SECOND VISIT. |
| Tuesday 10th September 2002 - 10am-4pm |
Indoor Meeting |
| Indoor workshop on the identification of Oenothera spp. (Evening primroses) and their hybrids. Bring material for identification. |
| Leader: Rose Murphy |
Where: Venue - Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Five Acres, Allet, Truro. SW793485, 10am - 4pm. |
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| Wednesday 28th August 2002 - 10am |
Lower Treloan and Pendower area |
| Field meeting to see large population of Cyperus longus (covering about 1 ½acres), and coastal species including Rumex rupestris. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick & Rose Murphy |
Where: Meet at Gerrans car park, SW873350, 10am. |
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| Saturday 10th August 2002 - 10am |
Rospannel Farm and Porthgwarra Cove |
| Field meeting at Rospannel Farm in the morning to survey the farm and Porthgwarra Cove in the afternoon to search for Centaurium scilloides. |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick |
Where: Meet at Rospannel Farm, SW39082625, 10am. The entrance to the farm is at SW39532760 at Crows-an-wra, follow the lane for about 1km. |
| If you are unable to attend the morning meeting the group should be meeting at Porthgwarra, SW371218, in the afternoon around 1.30pm. |
| Saturday 13th July 2002 - 10am |
Hawkstor and Bastreet area |
| Field meeting on edge of Bodmin Moor to search steep North-east facing woods and stream-sides for possible Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris) and Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis), and other ferns |
| Leader: Ian Bennallick & Brian Stringer |
Where: Meet in village hall car park,, North Hill, SX271766 |
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| Tuesday 9th July 2002 - 10am |
Bude Canal |
| Field meeting along the Bude Canal to look for aquatics and waterside species including Potamogeton trichoides and Scirpus sylvaticus (both local in Cornwall). |
| Leader: Tim Dingle |
Where: Meet at Helebridge, SS216037, 10am. |
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| Saturday 22nd June 2002 - 10am |
Penlee and Rame Head |
| Penlee and Rame Head chance to look out for Serapias parviflora. |
| Leader: Paul Green |
Where: Meet at Penlee Nature Reserve car park, SX437491, 10am. |
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| Saturday 25th May 2002 - 10am |
Lizard |
| Field meeting on the Lizard, looking at species such as Juncus capitatus and some of the rare clovers, but also considering species associated with the track-ways and temporary pools. |
| Leader: Rose Murphy |
Where: Meet at Kynance (National Trust) Car park, SW689132, 10am. |
| BOTH MEETINGS WILL COVER THE SAME SPECIES AND AREA LOOKED AT AND IS FOR THOSE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND EITHER ON A WEEKDAY OR A WEEKEND DAY AN THOSE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND EITHER ON A WEEKDAY OR A WEEKEND DAY |
| Wednesday 22nd May 2002 - 10am |
Lizard |
| Field meeting on the Lizard, looking at species such as Juncus capitatus and some of the rare clovers, but also considering species associated with the track-ways and temporary pools. |
| Leader: Rose Murphy |
Where: Meet at Kynance (National Trust) Car park, SW689132, 10am. |
| BOTH MEETINGS WILL COVER THE SAME SPECIES AND AREA LOOKED AT AND IS FOR THOSE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND EITHER ON A WEEKDAY OR A WEEKEND DAY AN THOSE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND EITHER ON A WEEKDAY OR A WEEKEND DAY |
| Sunday 28th April 2002 - 10am |
Helman Tor and Breney Common |
| Field meeting at Helman Tor and Breney Common in Mid-Cornwall looking at various species of bryophyte. Other species to see will include Teesdalia nudicaulis, Hymenophyllum tunbrigense, Asplenium obovatum ssp. lanceolatum, Pilularia globulifera and many other species associated with acid bogs. |
| Leader: Mark Pool (BBS recorder for Devon) |
Where: Meet at Helman Tor car park, SX062614, 10am for 10.30am start. |
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| Thursday 18th April 2002 - 10am |
Cotehele |
| Field meeting at to look for woodland species including Viola reichenbachiana (very rare in Cornwall), and riverside species along the River Tamar, including Alopecurus bulbosus. |
| Leader: Mary & Tony Atkinson |
Where: Meet at National Trust car park, Cotehele, SX424681, 10am. |
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| Saturday 23rd March 2002 - 10am |
Kynance, Lizard |
| Field meeting on the Lizard, looking at species such as Isoetes histrix, Ranunculus tripartitus and Asparagus prostratus. |
| Leader: Rose Murphy |
Where: Meet at Kynance (National Trust) car park, SW689132, 10am. |
| This meeting and the meeting on the 20rd March will cover the same species and area. |
