Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is on a mission to raise £280,000 to help preserve the future of various wildlife species that are facing a crisis. The trust is concerned about the declining numbers of brown hares, turtle doves, common toads, and certain flowering plant species.
As the leading voice for conservation in the counties, the trust has over 23,500 members and 1,100 active volunteers. This year, they are celebrating their 60th anniversary. Chloë Edwards, the Director of Nature Recovery, emphasizes that they have the solutions and skills to reverse the alarming declines in wildlife and restore nature.
The trust is calling on supporters and wildlife enthusiasts to contribute to their campaign and help raise the necessary funds. They believe that everyone deserves to live in a world where they can thrive among the beauty of nature.
Over the past six decades, the trust has achieved significant milestones, including the purchase of Old Park Wood Nature Reserve in Harefield, a stunning ancient woodland known for its vibrant display of bluebells and wildflowers. They have also taken on the management of Stocker’s Lake in Rickmansworth, a crucial site for wintering birds.
Furthermore, the trust has been actively campaigning against the construction of a viaduct across Broadwater Lake Nature Reserve in Harefield as part of the HS2 project. They are also working tirelessly to protect Broadwater Lake from council development plans that could have a devastating impact on the local wildlife.
If you want to support the trust’s important work in preserving wildlife and wild spaces, you can visit their website at hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/crisis. Your contribution can help ensure a brighter future for the precious wildlife in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
