Projects
Nature conservation projects will be defined, planned and implemented across our area.
Two existing projects are outlined below.
Current projects
Cartgate Nature Area
The area in the past has been a habitat for soem less common birds such as kingfisher, nightingale, reed bunting, cettis warbler various water birds and, in particular a wide range of invertebrates, particularly dragonflies, damselflies and crickets.
It has recently become degraded by excessive growth of bramble, blackthorn and reeds and the intention is to try and restore it to its earlier more diverse state.
Future projects?
Tree planting
Start a tree nursery
Identify sites
Organise planting
Habitat boxes
Making habitat boxes
Organise placement
Wildflowers
Identify sites
Organise planting
Education
Forest School
Raising awareness
Link to schools, youth groups
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Advocacy
Lobby local government
Advise householders and landowners
Support
Organise volunteers
Formalise group
Fund raising