Ranger (Sapling Tree Survey Wolverhampton)

We love trees! They help the canals in even the most urban areas become a haven for wildlife. They provide interest and colour for our communities.

Trees in the wrong places however cause us all sorts of problems. A Buddleia, the butterfly bush is welcome when growing in the verges next to the towpath, but when this tenacious plant propagates itself in the mortar of a 250-year-old canal wall then sadly, it has to go.

We need two keen volunteers who will walk stretches of our waterways identifying, recording, and removing these shoots, saplings and small trees using hand tools that we will supply.

Volunteers for this role must be over 18 years of age and reasonably physically fit due to the nature of the role, and be able to work as a pair for safety reasons.