Bedfordshire Projects

Completed Projects

Bromham Nature Reserve - Willow Coppicing
Where? Bromham
When? Sunday 12th January 2003
What's it about? Coppicing willow to encourage regrowth/habitat
Where's it happening? Bromham Nature Reserve, Lower Farm Road, Bromham
What will volunteers do? Coppice willow using hand tools. Safety talk and training provided.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong boots/shoes/wellies.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits. All tools, first aid etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s unless accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Dave Lowe (01525 633929)
Organised by: Beds. Conservation Volunteers
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Habitat Management at Blows Downs
Where? Dunstable
When? Tuesday 11th March 2003
What's it about? To perform essential management work which involves the clearing of scrub growth from an important grassland area.
Where's it happening? Blows Downs Nature Reserve, Dunstable
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Habitat Management at Sewell Cutting
Where? Dunstable
When? Tuesday 25th March 2003
What's it about? We shall be clearing scrub growth from the banks of an old railway cutting. These banks support a varied chalk grassland habitat.
Where's it happening? Sewell Cutting Nature Reserve, Dunstable
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Habitat Management at Kings Wood, Houghton Conquest
Where? Houghton Conquest
When? Tuesday 4th February 2003
What's it about? To carry out essential habitat management within an ancient woodland. The work will include the coppicing and tidy-up of a small plot.
Where's it happening? Kings Wood Nature Reserve, Rectory Lane, Houghton Conquest
What will volunteers do? Coppicing a small area of woodland to increase the biodiversity and encourage woodland awareness.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age 18, no dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Habitat Management at Marston Thrift
Where? Marston Moretaine
When? Tuesday 25th February 2003
What's it about? The task is to carry out essential habitat management within an ancient woodland. The work will include the coppicing and tidy up of a small plot.
Where's it happening? Marston Thrift, Marston Moretaine
What will volunteers do? Coppicing a small area of woodland to increase the biodiversity and encourage woodland awareness.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age 18. No dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Habitat Management at Old Warden Tunnel
Where? Old Warden
When? Tuesday 18th February 2003
What's it about? We shall be clearing scrub growth from the banks of an old railway cutting. These banks support a varied chalk grassland habitat.
Where's it happening? Old Warden Tunnel Nature Reserve, Old Warden
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Habitat Management at Pegsdon Hills
Where? Pegsdon
When? Tuesday 11th February 2003
What's it about? To perform essential management work which involves the clearing of scrub growth from an important grassland area.
Where's it happening? Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve, Pegsdon
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Sustaining Wild Flower Sites
Where? Sandy
When? 15th March 20003
What's it about? To manage a site at Sandcast Wood for the restoration of wild plants and wildlife habitats.
Where's it happening? The Sandcast Wood, Sandy
What will volunteers do? Remove litter and debris. Rake area to prevent grass dominating the wildflower sites. All debris will be sorted and recycled where possible or used for habitat creation.
What to wear/bring: Old working clothes, waterproofs, wellington boots or stout footwear, PVC or leather gloves.
What will be provided: Experienced leadership and supervision. Disposable gloves, rubbish bags. Cups of tea, encouragement and thanks.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Young and old, able and disabled can take part.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Poppy Cope/Brian Bourne (01767 680313/01767 681421)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Poppy Cope (01767 680313)
Organised by: Beeston Wildlife Group
Email: copes@farmersweekly.net
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Habitat Management at Totternhoe Quarry
Where? Totternhoe
When? Tuesday 4th March 2003
What's it about? To clear the invasive scrub growth from an important area of chalk grassland.
Where's it happening? Totternhoe Quarry Nature Reserve, Totternhoe
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Habitat Management at Wymington Meadow
Where? Wymington
When? Tuesday 21st January 2003
What's it about? We shall be clearing the invasive scrub from an important grassland area.
Where's it happening? Wymington Meadow Nature Reserve, Wymington
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25