News 2005

Press Release 12th March 2005

	Local groups in mammoth tree planting session - Sleaford target

On Saturday two local groups helped plant 400 more trees at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve in Sleaford. The former landfill site, situated between Mareham Lane and Southfields residential development, is being transformed into a Local Nature Reserve.

Cubs from both the Kestrels and Kingfishers 3rd Sleaford Cubs joined the Rotary Club of Sleaford to take part in another mammoth tree planting event. Matthew Davey, Lincolnshire County Council Local Nature Reserve Officer, said: "The Cubs have been really enthusiastic and have worked really hard today, planting the first 300 of the trees." Members of the Rotary Club of Sleaford planted the final 100 trees of the day as part of a number of events to celebrate the centenary of the Rotary Club.

The Rotary Club of Sleaford also sponsored the barn owl boxes that were erected at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve last year. Zoë Watson, secretary of the Friends of Mareham Pastures, said: "It is wonderful to see different groups from Sleaford getting involved in this project. It is really exciting as the site is now really starting to take shape."

Management of the site is overseen by Lincolnshire County Council, who in conjunction with the Friends of Mareham Pastures continues to improve the site. The Friends of Mareham Pastures group, established in 2003, was created by members of the local community. The group meets every six weeks to discuss and plan the development of the site

 

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Anyone interested in what is happening at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve can now receive regular news updates by email – contact Zoë Watson – Secretary at info@marehampastures.co.uk. and ask to be added to the supporters list.

For any other information please contact Zoë Watson – Secretary of the Friends of Mareham Pastures via email.

info@marehampastures.co.uk

Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Environmental and Community Project Officer, Lincolnshire County Council, Conservation Services:

Tel: 01522 554832

Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Environmental and Community Project Officer, Lincolnshire County Council, Conservation Services:

Tel: 01522 554832

 

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