What’s Hiding in the Sand at Porthcothan Bay? Volunteers Called to Help Restore Dunes

Invasive species removal and grass transplant planned for 31st March

Beach Guardian are inviting people to lend a hand at Porthcothan Bay on Monday 31st March 2025 as part of a conservation effort to restore the area’s sand dunes.

Running from 11am to 1pm, the event will focus on removing non-native plant species and transplanting native marram grass to support the fragile dune system.

Working Together to Protect the Dunes

The conservation work is taking place in partnership with Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL), Cornwall National Landscape, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the Making Space for Sand (MS4S) project.

Through the FiPL programme, which is facilitated by Cornwall National Landscape with support from the MS4S project, Beach Guardian are delivering targeted dune work to manage site-specific issues at Porthcothan Bay.

This includes removing invasive species such as Rosa Rugosa and replanting vital marram grass, a native species essential for stabilising sand dunes.

Volunteers Needed

The callout is open to the public and anyone interested in helping out can simply turn up at 11am. All tools, equipment, and training will be provided on the day.

Cornwall Environmental Consultants and Cornwall Wildlife Trust have helped identify the non-native species affecting the natural habitat. With their support, the hands-on work will help the dunes recover and thrive for the future.

To find out more, visit the event page on Facebook.