Enfield Council Nature Recovery

Enfield Council is investigating opportunities to improve biodiversity by creating new and expanded habitats for wildlife, and broaden access to our blue and green spaces.

The work at Enfield Chase is London’s largest woodland and nature restoration initiative. The aim is to convert up to 1,000 hectares of farmland into a publicly accessible nature space which links to our existing parks and open spaces. It will result in the creation of hundreds of hectares of new woodland, with ponds and wetlands that will be easily accessed through a network of footpaths and cycleways.

This will be one of the largest nature restoration projects close to a large city anywhere in the UK. It will deliver sustainable benefits locally, regionally and nationally.

Achievements so far

80 hectares of new accessible woodland – 142,000 trees planted, plus areas set aside for natural regeneration
Making space for water – 50 ponds and wetland scrapes provide valuable habitat and stormwater reduction
Access and usability – 3.5km of London Loop footpath upgraded
Community engagement – over 2,000 volunteers, plus hundreds of school children have taken part in planting events

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Botany Bay Farm Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Botany Bay Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield ChaseMeeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/select.vase.marchWhat to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

Enfield Council &amp; the Friends of Enfield Chase invite you to come and join in for the continuation of the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase. Come along and help London breathe for the future, take an active part in the restoration of our landscape, meet like minded people, experience the beautiful outdoors, see some rarer wildlife and speak with knowledgeable staff who can provide insight into the project and how you can get involved.&nbsp; What are we doing? The aim of the event is to work together in groups to take survival surveys, determine the survival rate for the new woodlands. We often discover wildlife and have fun as a group discovering different species of trees. What do I need to bring? We will provide teas, coffees and biscuits to all our volunteers. Please bring water and something to eat for lunch (Botany bay farm shop is a great option for lunch). There is no toilet available on site but the Botany Bay is a short walk away. Please also dress suitably for the weather. An induction briefing and a health and safety talk will be given at the start of every event. Parking is available at the laybys for the duration of the event. A staff member or a member of Enfield Council staff will direct you once the events starts. Where is the event? Location: Botany Bay Farm &amp; Shop, 230 The Ridgeway, Botany Bay, Enfield, EN2 8AP. We will meet in the car park and walk over to the site. what three words location is select.vase.march. By Car: Head north on the A1005 from chase farm hospital, Please drive through the metal double gates and follow the signs for botany bay farm. By Bus: The 313 &amp; W8 stop at ‘Botany Bay / The Robin Hood’, just West from Chase Farm Hospital. Your stop is next after Roundhedge Way, If you reach Holly Cottage, you have gone too far. By Train: Enfield Chase station is 2.3 miles away and Gordon Hill station is 1.7 miles away, served by Great Northern Rail. By Bicycle: Well done! The best environmentally friendly approach. If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking. If you have any questions about the event you can contact James Waterton at James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk.

There is a large parking area, we would encourage the use of public transport, cycle/walking routes for this venue. We would encourage a visit to the shop if you have not been before.

Botany Bay Farm & Shop

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield ChaseMeeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/bills.picked.winks What to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

🌿 Enfield Council &amp; Friends of Enfield Chase Invite You to Join the Landscape Recovery Project 🌿 Come and be part of the ongoing restoration of Enfield Chase! Help London breathe easier by actively contributing to the revival of our landscape. Meet like-minded people, explore the beautiful outdoors, spot rare wildlife, and chat with knowledgeable staff about the project and how you can get involved. <h3>🌱 What’s Happening?</h3>We’ll be mulching newly planted trees on&nbsp;Kings Oak Plain&nbsp;using locally sourced woodchip. Mulching helps:<ul><li>Enrich the soil with nutrients</li><li>Retain moisture for young trees</li><li>Regulate soil temperature</li><li>Suppress weed growth</li></ul>Your efforts will directly support the health and resilience of our new woodland. <h3>🧺 What Should I Bring?</h3><ul><li>Lunch &amp; Water: Teas, coffees, and biscuits will be provided.</li><li>Clothing: Dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots or wellingtons.</li><li>Facilities: No toilets on site. Botany Bay Farm Shop (with toilets) is a 10-minute walk away.</li></ul>All tools and instructions will be provided. A health and safety briefing will be given at the start of the event. <h3>📍 Event Details</h3>Location: Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8AAMeeting Point: By the farm – What3Words: bills.picked.winks Getting There:<ul><li>By Car: Head north on the A1005 from Chase Farm Hospital. Turn right and follow signs for the Clay Pigeon Shooting Grounds.</li><li>By Bus: Take the 313 or W8 to ‘Roundhedge Way Stop R’. If you reach Botany Bay, you’ve gone too far.</li><li>By Train: Enfield Chase (1.8 miles) and Gordon Hill (1.2 miles) stations are nearby.</li><li>By Bike: Great choice—eco-friendly and healthy!</li><li> </li></ul><h3>📝 Booking &amp; Contact</h3>If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking.If you have any questions, feel free to contact: James Waterton&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="mailto:james.waterton@enfield.gov.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(79, 82, 178);">james.waterton@enfield.gov.uk</a>

Volunteer day - Enfield Chase New Woodland 'Mulching'

Rectory farm is just opposite the clay pigeon shooting ground, there is parking area by the white buildings

Rectory Farm

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Botany Bay Farm, Enfield, Enfield ChaseWhat to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

Enfield Council &amp; the Friends of Enfield Chase invite you to come and join in for the continuation of the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase. Come along and help London breathe for the future, take an active part in the restoration of our landscape, meet like minded people, experience the beautiful outdoors, see some rarer wildlife and speak with knowledgeable staff who can provide insight into the project and how you can get involved.&nbsp; What are we doing?Join us for a hands‑on conservation session where we’ll be creating deadwood habitat piles and installing rooting perches to support local wildlife. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in! What we’ll be doing:🌲 Building deadwood piles to create vital habitat for insects, fungi, amphibians, and small mammals.🪵 Installing upright rooting perches that offer birds a natural lookout for feeding and nesting.🌱 Learning simple woodland management skills that make a real difference to biodiversity.🤝 Working together in a friendly team to improve our local green spaces. Why it matters:Deadwood is one of the richest habitats in the woodland ecosystem, and adding more of it helps boost species diversity and support natural woodland processes. What do I need to bring?We will provide teas, coffees and biscuits to all our volunteers. Please bring water and something to eat for lunch (Botany bay farm shop is a great option for lunch). There is a toilet available on site. Please also dress suitably for the weather, wear long trousers if possible and bring good walking shoes/wellies! An induction briefing and a health and safety talk will be given at the start of every event. Parking is available at the farm for the duration of the event. A staff member or a member of Enfield Council staff will direct you at the farm. Where is the event? Location: Botany Bay Farm &amp; Shop, 230 The Ridgeway, Botany Bay, Enfield, EN2 8AP. We will meet in the car park and walk over to the site. what three words location is select.vase.march. By Car: Head north on the A1005 from chase farm hospital, Please drive through the metal double gates and follow the signs for botany bay farm. By Bus: The 313 &amp; W8 stop at ‘Botany Bay / The Robin Hood’, just West from Chase Farm Hospital. Your stop is next after Roundhedge Way, If you reach Holly Cottage, you have gone too far. By Train: Enfield Chase station is 2.3 miles away and Gordon Hill station is 1.7 miles away, served by Great Northern Rail. By Bicycle: Well done! The best environmentally friendly approach. If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking. If you have any questions about the event you can contact James Waterton at James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk.

Volunteer day - Deadwood Habitat Creation

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;09:00Finish time:&nbsp;13:30Location:&nbsp;Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield ChaseMeeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/bills.picked.winks What to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

Enfield Council &amp; the Friends of Enfield Chase invite you to come and join in for the continuation of the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase. Come along and help London breathe for the future, take an active part in the restoration of our landscape, meet like minded people, experience the beautiful outdoors, see some rarer wildlife and speak with knowledgeable staff who can provide insight into the project and how you can get involved.&nbsp; What are we doing? The aim of the event is to work together in groups to take survival surveys, determine the survival rate for the new woodlands. We often discover wildlife and have fun as a group discovering different species of trees. What do I need to bring? We will provide teas, coffees and biscuits to all our volunteers. Please bring water and something to eat for lunch (Botany bay farm shop is a great option for lunch). There is no toilet available on site but Botany Bay is a short walk away. Please also dress suitably for the weather. An induction briefing and a health and safety talk will be given at the start of every event. Parking is available at the laybys for the duration of the event. A staff member or a member of Enfield Council staff will direct you once the events starts. Where is the event? Location: Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8AA. We will meet by the farm and walk over to the site. what three words location is https://w3w.co/bills.picked.winks. By Car: Head north on the A1005 from chase farm hospital, Please take the right turn and follow the signs for the Clay pigeon shoot grounds. By Bus: The 313 &amp; W8 stop at ‘Roundhedge way stop R’, just West from Chase Farm Hospital. If you reach Botany bay, you have gone too far. By Train: Enfield Chase station is 1.8 miles away and Gordon Hill station is 1.2 miles away, served by Great Northern Rail. By Bicycle: Well done! The best environmentally friendly approach. If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking. If you have any questions about the event you can contact James Waterton at James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk.

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Enfield Chase. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;09:00Finish time:&nbsp;13:30Location:&nbsp;Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield ChaseMeeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/bills.picked.winks What to bring:&nbsp;All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please bring suitable footwear, warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

Enfield Council &amp; the Friends of Enfield Chase invite you to come and join in for the continuation of the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase. Come along and help London breathe for the future, take an active part in the restoration of our landscape, meet like minded people, experience the beautiful outdoors, see some rarer wildlife and speak with knowledgeable staff who can provide insight into the project and how you can get involved.&nbsp; What are we doing?The London Wildlife Trust have developed a “Woodland Condition Self-assessment" tool (WCS) for volunteer groups.&nbsp;We will be using the WCS to provide a assessment of the conditions for various aspects of the woodlands at Ferny Hill, Turkey brook wood and Brooke Wood, offering an indication of the improvements that could be made. We are particular interested the impact of deer on the existing woodlands and how these will impact the new woodlands at Enfield Chase. We will walk as a group from Rectory Farm to Turkey brook wood, then to Brooke Wood (3.8km round walk), have a lunch break and then we will walk to Ferny hill wood. From Brooke wood there is a option to head back to Rectory farm. Good opportunity to see all the nature recovery work the friends of Enfield Chase complete across the Chase What do I need to bring?Please bring water and something to eat for lunch. There is a toilet at Botany Bay Farm. Please also dress suitably for the weather and bring good walking shoes!&nbsp; An induction briefing and a health and safety talk will be given at the start of every event. A staff member or a member of Enfield Council staff will direct you at the farm. If you have time a read through the guidance will help on the day<a href="https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/projects/woodland-condition-self-assessment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">London Woodland Condition Self-assessment | London Wildlife Trust</a> Where is the event? Location: Rectory Farm, The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8AA. We will meet by the farm and walk over to the site. what three words location is https://w3w.co/bills.picked.winks. By Car: Head north on the A1005 from chase farm hospital, Please take the right turn and follow the signs for the Clay pigeon shoot grounds. By Bus: The 313 &amp; W8 stop at ‘Roundhedge way stop R’, just West from Chase Farm Hospital. If you reach Botany bay, you have gone too far. By Train: Enfield Chase station is 1.8 miles away and Gordon Hill station is 1.2 miles away, served by Great Northern Rail. By Bicycle: Well done! The best environmentally friendly approach. If you struggle to book the event online please do feel free to come along to the event without booking. If you have any questions about the event you can contact James Waterton at James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk.

Volunteer day - Enfield Chase 'Woodland Condition Self-assessment'

Thank you for signing up to the Volunteer day at Trent Park. I can confirm you have a place, and we look forward to welcoming you on site for this exciting event.&nbsp;Just to remind you of the details for the day:&nbsp;Start time:&nbsp;10:00Finish time:&nbsp;14:30Location:&nbsp;Northern Car park Trent Park, The Ridgeway, Enfield Meeting Place:&nbsp;Car park https://w3w.co/festivity.prom.toneWhat to bring:&nbsp;Please bring suitable footwear (wellies), warm clothes, water and a lunch.Contact:&nbsp;On the day - James Waterton (Woodland Arboricultural Officer) 07356178010 or Andrew Wall 07885138509&nbsp;Please arrive in plenty of time for a 10:00am start. We will be providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, but please bring your own lunch.&nbsp;The day may be fully booked, so please let us know if you cannot make it so that we can offer the space to someone else.&nbsp;If you have any queries, please feel free to get in touch. Otherwise, we will see you shortly for a fun day.&nbsp;All the best, James

<h2>🌿 Volunteer Day at Trent Park – Pond Planting</h2> Enfield Council invite you to come and join in for the continuation of the Landscape Recovery project at Enfield Chase. Come along and help London breathe for the future, take an active part in the restoration of our landscape, meet like minded people, experience the beautiful outdoors, see some rarer wildlife and speak with knowledgeable staff who can provide insight into the project and how you can get involved.&nbsp; 🌲What are we doing?The aim of the event is to work together to plant the new pond at Trent Park with water‑loving plants, helping to establish wetland habitat, improve biodiversity, and support the pond’s long‑term health. 🎒 What Do I Need to Bring?<ul><li>Water and your own lunch</li><li>Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing</li><li>Sturdy boots or wellingtons</li><li>Waders if you have them (we will have a few available)</li></ul> Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided for all volunteers. Public toilets are about a 15-20min walk away An induction briefing and a health &amp; safety talk will take place at the start of the event. A member of Enfield Council staff will be on site to guide you. 📍 Event Location – Ferny HillMeeting Point: Northern Car Park at Trent Park, Enfield, EN4 0PZ We will meet in the laybys and walk together to the site. If you are coming to the event from a different location the what3words location is below 📌 what3words: 👉 https://what3words.com/festivity.prom.tone 🚗 Getting There <ul><li>By Car: From Chase Farm Hospital, head north on the A1005. Turn right onto Ferny Hill Road and continue past the Pick Your Own farm and the entrance to Trent Park.The lay-bys are on your right-hand side.</li><li>By Bus: Routes 307 or 298 from Enfield Town. Get off at “Beech Hill (Stop C)”. Approximately a 15‑minute walk to the meeting point.</li><li>By Train: Gordon Hill Station – approx. 1.7 miles. Enfield Chase Station – approx. 2.3 miles.(Both served by Great Northern Rail).</li><li>By Bicycle: Great choice—eco-friendly and scenic!</li></ul> 📝 BookingIf you are unable to book online, please feel free to attend without a booking. 📫 Questions?Contact James Waterton📧 James.waterton@enfield.gov.uk

Northern public car park for Trent Park

Enfield Council Nature Recovery

Volunteer day - Survival Surveys

Volunteer day - Enfield Chase New Woodland 'Mulching'

Volunteer day - Deadwood Habitat Creation

Volunteer Day - Tree Survival Surveys

Volunteer day - Enfield Chase 'Woodland Condition Self-assessment'

Volunteer Day - Pond Planting