Bure Valley Conservation Group

Contact:		Dave Savory
Telephone Number:		01493 750156
Email address:		davidjsavory@hotmail.co.uk
Website:		www.burevcg.org.uk
Aim:		To promote practical conservation through volunteers for the benefit of the public. To promote the vision of a “Living Landscape” as defined by The Wildlife Trusts and to complement the work of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust in the Bure Valley. To increase awareness of wildlife amongst the local community. To improve the health and well-being of local people. To develop the volunteers knowledge of the principles and practice of conservation. To conserve and encourage wildlife
Site Type:		Grassland Churchyard or cemetery Commons or greens Ponds Fen or marsh Deciduous woodland Coniferous woodland Wet woodland Traditional orchard Hedgerow Lake Coastal habitat School grounds Other grounds (e.g. village hall) Footpaths, Public Rights of Way and other paths
Activity Type:		Grass cutting/hay making Scrub clearance Removal of invasive species Coppicing Tree planting Pond management Pond restoration Hedgelaying Wildlife/Community gardening Species protection Species survey Walks/educational activities Path clearance Tidy ups/litter picks
Recent Achievements		Securing long term relationship with management of How Hill educational trust, to assist in the maintenance of their facility.
Recent Challenges		Group numbers have grown so much we have had to create a waiting list for new members