Community Tree Planting – Overdale Forest
Join Hope Valley Climate Action for our first large-scale woodland planting!
Over the past three years, we’ve planted many hedgerows across the Hope Valley — and now we’re taking the next big step: creating a new woodland! We’ll be planting a mix of native tree species across 11 plots over five planting days, and we’d love your help.
The planting will take place on a Derbyshire Wildlife Trust reserve between Bradwell and Abney. The site was grazed until a few years ago and is now mainly grass and bracken, with stunning views across the valley. It’s a bit steep and exposed, so come prepared for hill conditions and variable weather.
Our vision is to create a diverse wood pasture, lightly grazed by Highland cattle in the future. Once established, we expect the trees to store around 60 tonnes of CO₂ per year — great for the climate and for wildlife.
🌱 Planting Dates
Thursday 6 November
Thursday 13 November
Thursday 4 December
Saturday 10 January
Thursday 15 January
You can join us for one or more days — every pair of hands makes a big difference!
🥾 What to Bring
Walking boots or sturdy footwear
Waterproof clothing
Warm layers
Food, a hot drink, and plenty of enthusiasm!
A spade if you have one (we’ll have some available too)
📍 Meeting Point
Meet at 9:30am each day at the west end of Duper Lane, Abney (grid ref SK189802 / What3Words: skills.mystified.waistcoat).
There’s limited parking at the end of the lane, so please consider parking in Bradwell, Shatton, or Abney and walking in. It’s around a 10-minute walk to the site. If you arrive later, you can find us easily from the public footpath at SK184805.
We hope to be joined by local schools and community groups — it should be a brilliant few days of practical climate action!
Please register your interest and let us know which dates you can join by completing this online form. If you have any questions please email us at land@hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk
