Hampshire Conservation Volunteers

About

See full details on the web-site about conservation events taking place in Hart (generally on nature reserves managed by Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust) and elsewhere in Hampshire, including weekend events with an overnight stay at a local village hall. Volunteers can get involved in different types of conservation activity: Wood work : Tree felling, coppicing and hedgelaying. Field work : Managing downland and fields. Wet stuff : Maintaining ponds and water meadows. Controlling Access : Gates, fences, boardwalks and paths.

Duke of Edinburgh Award young volunteers also welcome but if under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

About Hampshire Conservation Volunteers

Hampshire Conservation Volunters are an active group of people making a practical contribution to nature conservation in Hampshire and sometimes beyond. Most weekends HCV teams carry out practical tasks such as woodland management, path work, fencing, heath and downland management, hedge-laying and pond restoration. The majority of their for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Butterfly Conservation, Hampshire County Council, local councils and various charities. New volunteers are always welcome and no previous experience is required. Before work starts, training is given in the safe use of tools and any potential hazards are explained. Experienced volunteers will explain and demonstrate work techniques. You are welcome to try out a conservation session before deciding whether to join.

Good to know

User Cost/Charge Information
Membership information: Membership is encouraged if you wish to take part regularly in conservation activity. Member benefits: A quarterly newsletter with news, articles, and details of HCV events. Access to the TidyHQ account for booking on to tasks. You have to be a member to use this site. The HCV "Introduction to Conservation" booklet. A wide range of wildlife and conservation books to borrow from their library. Social events : it's not all hard work!
Membership rates: £7 per annum for single or joint membership, or a family sharing a newsletter. £4 for students aged 16 or over, or unemployed of any age. Under 16s must have family membership with a responsible adult, and be accompanied by an adult on tasks. 16 and 17 year-olds may have individual membership if a responsible adult provides a name and signature. A year's membership starts in April. If you join after December, your subscription includes the next year's membership.