Solihull Conservation Volunteers
Working for nature - protecting the environment
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WHO ARE WE?
Solihull Conservation Volunteers (SCV) is a small local independent voluntary group whose aim is to carry out practical conservation work in and around the Solihull area for the benefit of people and wildlife. Solihull Council supports us in our work.
We have working tasks on two Sundays a month throughout the year on a range of sites all over Solihull. We carry out a wide variety of work which includes habitat creation, footpath improvement, fencing and stile construction.
The age range of the membership varies from those in their early 20's to those over 60 and members come from a variety of backgrounds. The group contains some members who have been volunteers for over 15 years.
The group has been closely involved with the development of a number of Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and we are always keen to work on new sites to gain new experience and provide fresh challenges.
New volunteers are always welcome. Please click here to find out more about joining us.
LOOK AROUND
See below for more information and please browse the site to find out more about the conservation work that we do and how you can join us.
We have many working tasks and other events throughout the year - our calendar has all the details. You can also have a look at some pictures from our events in the gallery.
The links page will take to other sites we think you'll find interesting.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
We help maintain and improve the environment around Solihull including a number of Local Nature Reserves over all of the Solihull area. You can learn new skills and increase your knowledge of nature and the environment in your area.
Joining us will give you the opportunity of seeing interesting parts of Solihull you may not have seen before and learn traditional woodland crafts such as coppicing, hedgelaying and meadow cutting.
You will meet new people as well as having fun and exercise in the fresh air.
Find out more about joining us.
WHAT WORK DO WE CARRY OUT?
We carry out a variety of woodland work including the removal of invasive alien species, coppicing, improving access and developing habitat for indigenous flora and fauna.
Planting of native trees, hedges and wildflowers to increase the benefit to wildlife.
Pond clearance and wetland management.
Hedgelaying and meadow management.
Construction tasks including making new paths, fencing and building sleeper bridges and stiles.
Find out more about what we do.
CONTACT US
If you want to find out more please contact:
- Dave Fernie – 0121 459 1697 (Volunteer, anytime)
- Gary Farmer – 0121 704 6537 (Solihull Council, Office Hours)
If you would prefer to contact us by email please use the form here.
