If you live off Shire Way or Rodford Way, you could be interested in a new group aimed at encouraging wildlife in gardens and
nearby.
Local residents Clare and Mat Woodman said "The
group will be launched to give people the chance to share ideas, tips
and suggestions in helping to make the area more wildlife friendly and a
wonderful place to live. From backdoor wildernesses to public open
spaces we all can play a part in helping to protect and nurture our
outdoor areas. In our busy lifestyles we sometimes lose contact with
nature and our projects will be a chance to step back and enjoy the
basics again"
"Gaining volunteers to help put up bird feeders and
nest boxes along Shire Way will be one of our many initiatives. We're
going to have the first meeting of the Shire Way Conservation Group on
Tuesday 9th May 2017 at 7.00pm at Shire Way Community Centre - everyone
will be welcome"
"The area already plays host to a variety of
birds and animals including green woodpecker, tawny owl and goldfinch.
Part of our work will be to ensure the continuing protection of these
species plus the additional support needed for the declining number of
bees and hedgehogs affecting us nationwide"
"In collaboration
with local councils we will be actively looking to develop roadside
'micro meadows' as well as working towards projects in other areas."
Dodington
Parish Councillor Paul Hulbert, who is supporting the project, said
"I've always concentrated on larger scale projects like Wapley Bushes
Local Nature Reserve, but I'm keen to find out more about these
important small scale initiatives closer to home"
"As well as our
gardens we have a lot of green spaces in our part of the town, perfect
for wildlife. This very local initiative could also be a way for
families to get even small children interested in the natural world on
their doorsteps"
"This will very much be an ongoing community
based project, aiming to reach out to local schools, organisations and
existing conservation groups to develop awareness and support. We're
hoping to get local experts to come and speak to the group"
For further details please contact either Clare or Mat Woodman by phoning 07907 733056, by emailing
clare_woodman@yahoo.co.uk or by checking out
Shire Way Conservation Group on Facebook.
