Volunteers wanted!
On Wednesday 5 October, the Countryside and Parks Conservation Group spent a successful day creating an outdoor classroom in Beacon Park’s woodland.
This involved making seating areas out of logs, which were cut from the woodland trees, to create an area for schools and local community groups to use.
The group is now on the look-out for more volunteers to help at its next event, which is being held at Chasewater Country Park on Wednesday 2 November, from 10.30am to 3pm.
Volunteers will spend the day cutting and clearing summer scrub re-growth at the Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI).
This essential maintenance will allow the rare plants on the site to continue to grow without being overshadowed, and provide a habitat for rare heathland animals.
Councillor Neil Roberts, Cabinet Member for Development Services, said: “This conservation event will be a great way to learn new skills and meet other local volunteers, while helping to maintain one of our area’s most important habitats. Please remember to wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.”
If you want to come along, please contact Denice Deverall on 01543 308 183 or email denice.deverall@lichfielddc.gov.uk, to help the team gain an idea on numbers. The group will be meeting at the Heathland Station Cafe on Station Approach Road at 10.30am.
No skills are needed and volunteers will be given full training, but must be over 18 years of age.
For more information about the Countryside and Parks Conservation Group including future events, email denice.deverall@lichfielddc.gov.uk
