Volunteering
One of the most fantastic things about The National Forest is that people can actually ‘get involved’ in its creation. This can be through planting a tree, community projects or even becoming a conservation volunteer.
There is a great variety of regular conservation volunteering opportunities at many sites across The National Forest working with partner organisations. New members to these groups are always welcome.
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, BTCV, coordinates weekly conservation projects.
Sense Valley Volunteers
01889 586 593
Sence Valley Forest Park volunteers undertake varied conservation projects at the Forestry Commission site.
Beacon Hill Volunteers
01509 890 084 or 07850 276 224
Beacon Hill volunteer group meets monthly.
Severn Trent Water Volunteers
01332 865 081
Severn Trent Water volunteers work each week at Foremark, Staunton Harold or Thornton reservoir.
Wildlife Trust Volunteers
01889 880100 (Staffordshire Wildlife Trust)
0116 272 0444 (Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust)
01773 881188 (Derbyshire Wildlife Trust)
Wildlife Trust volunteers work across all three counties in The National Forest. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
National Forest Company, Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BA.
Fax +44 (0)1283 552844