Facilities - Wood Fires

We encourage the use of wood fires at Thriftwood but wish to preserve the grass. Where possible please use the concrete trenches situated on most sites or one of the many altar fires which can be found around the site. When using an altar fire please prevent the burning the ashes spilling onto the ground. Fire grids are available from the office for a returnable deposit of £5. Please clean debris from the fires and scatter cold ashes in the undergrowth. If you use a traditional trench fire, then they MUST be made to the following guidelines, NEVER lit on patches of bare ground, even those little fires, as this will burn the top soil and prevent the grass from re-growing.

Turfing

How to turf and dig a trench fire at Thriftwood


Woodland Care

These notes are for the attention of all campers and visitors to Thriftwood. The woodland is subject to a Tree Preservation Order, this means that all the trees, young and old may not be felled, lopped or damaged in any way. The current maximum fine for contravening the order is £20,000 per tree. So please ensure that all those in your charge that keep axes on site do not cut anything without the permission of Site staff.


Thriftwood International Scout Activity Centre
Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP
01277 212784 (day) | 01277 226571 (eve)
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