Practical Conservation - Grafton Wood

Practical Conservation - Grafton Wood

Location:

Grafton Wood,

Nr Grafton Flyford, just north of A422, Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire, WR7 4PG

Volunteers by Eleanor Reast

Part-owned with Butterfly Conservation, this remnant of the Royal Forest of Feckenham is the main site for the brown hairstreak in the Midlands.

Position details

Commitment:

Wednesday

Frequency:

Weekly

Purpose of Role

Our practical conservation volunteers are an essential part of the team working on the reserves across the county. Volunteers help with practical conservation management to maintain the sites special features for now and for the future.

Type of work

Grafton Wood is a haven for woodland wildlife and volunteers are involved with tasks that specifically help butterflies such as coppicing and ride management.

Basic information

  • Interest and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation
  • Willingness to work outside in all weathers
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Basic use of tools but training will be given
  • Willingness to be involved in a number of tasks as directed
  • Suitable for everyone

Time/days

Tasks run every Wednesday from 10am (autumn and winter).

Benefits

Being a practical conservation volunteer gives you the chance to see Worcestershire’s special places, home to some of the county’s rarest wildlife, whilst learning about their management. The reserves are great places to observe wildlife and just being outdoors is great for your overall health and wellbeing as well as keeping you fit.

We’re Wild About Inclusion

To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!

Enquire now

Contact details

Please complete our volunteer enquiry form.

To find out more please email volunteer@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org or call 01905 754919.