Volunteer Equipment Appeal

Volunteers complete essential conservation work on the CRT Properties. They urgently need new equipment to help them complete their tasks. Read more
Target £5,000 Raised so far £40
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£5 Is the approximate cost per pair of gloves. We like every volunteer to wear gloves.

£15 Is the cost for one pair of Loppers, and we need 35 pairs!

£25 Is the cost of a heavy duty bow saw, perfect for low hanging branches.

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Volunteer

Volunteering is currently on hold.

We have had to restrict our volunteering activities due to lockdown. However, we aim to get out volunteer groups up and running as soon as safely possible. If you are interested in volunteering, get in contact with the office.

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Volunteers are critical to achieving our goals

We believe in encouraging people to become involved with the life and work of their local farms. Our volunteering opportunities play a vital role in conservation work, wildlife monitoring and organising events on our properties.

Volunteer's support in conservation activities and wildlife monitoring CRT spend and speeds up essential project timelines.

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To date, our excellent volunteers have:

Monitored 100s of species – everything from birds, bees, butterflies, to native rare weeds, interesting plants and animals – everything that chooses to make its home on CRT properties.
Stuffed 1000s of letters of correspondence and copies of The Lark into envelopes to be sent to our members.
Cleared approximately 6500 sq/m of invasive vegetation at Green Farm.
Removed redundant barbed-wire fencing and planted 700m of mixed hedging at Pierrepont Farm.
Cleared invasive rhododendron from over 25 acres of broadleaf woodland at Pierrepont Farm.
Made and installed over 80 nest boxes of various types at Pierrepont Farm, which has been occupied by blue tits, great tits, nuthatches, redstarts, barn owls, mandarin ducks and stock doves.
Prepared the sites and assisted on the farm open days at Lark Rise, Pierrepont, Twyford, Green Farm, Turnastone, Margaret Wood and Mayfields.
Assisted on the stands at a variety of different fairs and shows across the country.
Made grant-sponsored replacement barn owl boxes for Lark Rise Farm.

How volunteers benefit wildlife

Depending on the project, there are many positive benefits to having volunteers complete conservation and restoration work. Some of these benefits include:

Create new and improve existing habitats
Clearing invasive varieties allows native species to thrive.
Monitoring of species reflects how our work is helping and how we can improve habitats for wildlife.

How volunteers benefit our farmers

Our tenant farmers work tirelessly to improve the land for wildlife. They also work hard to make a living in one of the hardest and gruelling industries in the UK.

The farmers use the CRT volunteers to carry out vital conservation and monitoring activities on the farms that they cannot spare the time to do.

How volunteering benefits our volunteers

The benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Our volunteering offers vital support to wildlife, our farmers, and the community.

It connects like-minded people.
Being outside is proven to be positive mental and physical wellbeing.
Learn new, lifelong skills
Provides a sense of fulfilment
It's fun!

"I enjoy volunteering for the CRT because it gives me the opportunity to work outside on the farm in truly stunning countryside. It has also given me the opportunity to see and learn about local wildlife and native plants and species."