News 2005

Press Release 1st October 2005

	Conservation Volunteer Programme

Have you ever considered becoming a conservation volunteer, but don’t know where to start? Now there is an opportunity right on your doorstep! The Mareham Pastures Conservation Volunteer Programme provides the opportunity for anyone to get some hands-on experience of conservation work.

Sunday 9th October marks the first of six conservation project days taking place at the local nature reserve between October 2005 and March 2006. The first project will be the construction of Lincolnshire style boundary fencing. Matthew Davey, Lincolnshire County Council’s Environmental and Community Project Officer said: ‘the idea of the Mareham Pastures Conservation Volunteer Programme is to encourage local residents to help maintain and improve the Local Nature Reserve.’

Subsequent projects will be: Traditional hedge laying on 13th November & 11th December 2005; planting new woodland on 8th January & 12th February 2006 and path clearance on 12th March 2006. More information is available on our website:www.marehampastures.co.uk

Volunteers will meet on the second Sunday of every month at the Lavender Close entrance, starting at 10am till 3pm depending on the weather. Each project will be lead by Matthew Davey, Lincolnshire County Council’s Environmental and Community Project Officer. Full training, safety briefing, first aid, insurance cover, tea or coffee and biscuits will be provided. All we ask is that volunteers wear suitable outdoor clothes and stout shoes and bring a packed lunch.
 

 

 

 

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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