Conservation volunteering is a great way to meet new people, get fit and help to care for the Blackdown Hills. The following organisations offer practical volunteering activities throughout the year in the local area:
Neroche Conservation Volunteers group offers regular monthly practical activities in the forest, on the third Saturday of the month. You can also become a Neroche Herepath Trail Watcher, by adopting a section of trail and helping to look after it. For more information contact Samantha Winzer on 01823 680846 or email samantha.winzer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Axe Vale & District Conservation Society is dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the environment in the area. They run a variety of events, walks and practical activities during the year. For more information telephone 01297 445084.
Devon Wildlife Trust is working towards a Devon richer in wildlife. Get involved with: wildlife recording, East Devon Local Group, Wildlife Watch, voluntary wardening, practical conservation. Check out www.devonwildlifetrust.org or contact Dawn Lenn or Debbie Watts on 01392 279244
Somerset Wildlife Trust has volunteering opportunities working on practical habitat management. Please contact Carolynn Jureidini, Volunteer Development Manager on 01823 652440 or email carolynn.jureidini@somersetwildlife.org. For more information www.somersetwildlife.org
Stockland Turbaries are lowland heathland sites, unique to the Blackdown Hills. Volunteers are sometimes needed to help conserve these highly important habitats. For more information, contact David Allen at quantocknature@yahoo.co.uk
