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BURTON CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS was formed in 1993.  Over the years, we have established ourselves as a group seeking to improve the environment, promote wildlife conservation and encourage community awareness.  We are affiliated to the national charity BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers).

We undertake a variety of tasks, including footpath maintenance, stile and fence construction, tree planting, woodland management, coppice work, hedge-laying, pond and wildlife area building.

 

We aim to involve the local community as much as possible, to encourage local people to take responsibility for their own environment and hopefully continue to look after the work done.

We provide all the necessary tools, insurance and safety equipment for the task in hand.  Each task is planned and a risk assessment produced.  The proper use of all equipment is explained at the beginning of each task and someone is always on hand to help.  Safety is our main priority and trained First Aiders are always on site.

A typical task day starts at 10.30 am, finishing at around 4.00 pm.  We provide Fairtrade tea and coffee and quality biscuits at refreshment breaks.  Please bring a packed lunch, and suitable work clothing and footwear.

BCV has won several awards for previous conservation projects, including the prestigious Gold Gilt Award in the 2006 Staffordshire Green Awards. Click here to see the list of awards.

Tool talk before starting

We also have a monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month in The Alfred, Derby Street, Burton at 8.30pm.  New members are always welcome.  For further details about the group, contact  on 01283 537074 or 07966 342201.

 

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