Age category : 15-18

Meeting location: Driver farm, near Simonsbath/Challacombe

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Main activities:

We will learn about Water vole ecology and why they are the Uk’s fastest declining mammal. We will carry out habitat enhancement work to prepare the site for a Water Vole re-introduction in 2027; this will include building leaky dams using stone and timber, as well as planting beneficial Wetland plants to provide additional food sources. You can also learn about ways to be involved in this project in the future.

What to wear and bring:

*These activities will be outside. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather

*Please bring wellies as you will be in and around streams.

*Please bring: a waterproof coat; water bottle; lunch and snacks.

*We recommend wearing long trousers and bringing insect repellent due to the potential for ticks and flying insects to be present.

Additional information

*There are toilet facilities available: At Driver farm these are compost toilets without disabled access.

*Total walking distance for the day will by max. 500m. This will include walking across site over uneven terrain, and walking along/within streams over grassy, slippery, and rocky ground.

*If you have any specific access requirements or have any questions, please email pioneers@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk