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Making new
tracks in wild places
Grundon Waste which concluded in March 2017, 100s
Management Ltd is shows how the Wildlife Trust
a corporate member successfully delivers complex Of people consulted; West Berks
of the Berks, Bucks & partnership projects with the Local Access Forum, British
Oxon Wildlife Trust, and support of local businesses. Horse Society, local authorities,
is a generous supporter visitors and landowners.
of our work across the Andrew Short, Grundon Estates
three counties. Director: “It’s important to Grundon 8
to protect local wildlife, and working
Grundon gave more than £96,000 with BBOWT was a great way to Reserves and Commons
towards BBOWT’s West Berkshire demonstrate this! Over the years we have improved access
Reserves and Commons Access have supported numerous projects
Improvements project.This was a and what we’ve achieved together 24
key partnership project with West is phenomenal.We would strongly
Berkshire Council to improve people’s recommend working with BBOWT Interpretation signs installed
understanding and appreciation to help achieve a company’s
of wildlife, and the significance of environmental and social
protecting the nature reserves for responsibility objectives.”
everyone to enjoy.
Councillor Dominic Boeck, portfolio
The management of West Berkshire holder for Culture and Environment,
Reserves and Commons was said: “West Berkshire Council’s
transferred from West Berkshire partnership with BBOWT is a great
Council to the Wildlife Trust in 2014. example of what can be achieved by
The Access Improvements project, working collaboratively for the benefit
of people and wildlife.Through our
partnership we are committed to
protecting the beautiful Reserves and
Commons for wildlife and to ensuring
that as many people as possible are
able to access and enjoy them.”
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