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Environmental Education Project
We are part of South Derbyshire District Council, and based at Rosliston Forestry Centre. We run environmental events for the public, like Apple Day, and projects like the Free Tree Scheme. We run school visits at Rosliston and in parks and school grounds. Most of our work is done in partnership with others, like local schools, the National Forest Company, the Forestry Commission and Rolls-Royce plc.
Our details are at www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk , email rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk or ring 01283 535039
The Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Partnership
The Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Partnership consists of over 90 organisations from the private, public and voluntary sectors. The Partnership works together to achieve the targets in the Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Action Plan and promotes the protection and conservation of priority habitats and species. The Partnership has a quarterly newsletter containing information about partner projects, national regional and local biodiversity issues and funding information and also holds an annual conference in the autumn. For more information visit the Derbyshire Biodiversity website www.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.uk or contact the Biodiversity Project officer Debbie Alston Debbie.alston@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel 01629 533355.
Derbyshire County Council’s Countryside Service
Derbyshire County Council’s Countryside Service manages a wonderful variety of sites and facilities across Derbyshire outside of the Peak District National Park. We are responsible for providing and promoting access to the wider countryside through the use of the extensive network of rights of way, greenways and trails across the whole county. We undertake statutory duties concerning Public Rights of Way, Tree Preservation Orders and the management of open access land. Sites and facilities are managed for countryside recreation & conservation or enhancement, ranging from large country parks to picnic sites, woodlands, wetlands, canals & reservoirs for you to enjoy. Some of the larger sites have visitor centres and many have facilities for disabled visitors.
South Derbyshire District Council
Here in the Grounds and Facilities section we own and manage parks and open space across South Derbyshire, often in partnership with other organisations. For information and ideas on improving open space, guidance on planning matters or just for general information about where your local parks and open spaces are and what events are planned please visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk or contact: Zoe Sewter, Open Space Development Officer, Telephone: 01283 595753 or email: zoe.sewter@south-derbys.gov.uk. For advice on where to look for funding, or setting up a community group, please contact Ian Hey, Community Partnerships Officer, Telephone: 01283 228741 or email: ian.hey@south-derbys.gov.uk
Dove Valley Community Project, Hatton
The Dove Valley Community Project was formed in May 2006 when a group of 31 residents in Hatton, Derbyshire, purchased the land adjacent to and island in the middle of the River Dove and dedicated themselves to creating a Nature Reserve. Thus, Thistley Place Meadow Nature Reserve was born and after 3 years and £35,000 in Grants the neglected field and overgrown island have been transformed to create an tranquil, enhanced environment which can be enjoyed by the whole community in perpetuity
www.thistleyplacemeadow.co.uk
lynne.saul@btinernet.com or 01283 813736
Tutbury Hydro Electric Project (THEP)
Tutbury Hydro Electric Project (THEP) team are a group of local residents who aim to reinstate the Mill Fleam in Tutbury/Hatton, so that a Hydro Electric scheme can be installed to generate electricity. This would create an environmentallt friendly source of power and benefit the environment by unblocking the Mill Fleam.
Contact: tutbury-hydro@live.co.uk
Findern Footpaths Group
Findern Footpaths Group was formed in 1998. We care for, improve and promote the 7 miles of public rights of way and the 7 acres of wildlife sites we have here in Findern. We have restored 2 ponds, and created wildlife sites including woodland, managed scrubland, wetlands, wildflower meadows and hedges. We organise a programme of events every year including guided walks, bio blitzes, workshops and wildlife activity days for the children. We look forward to seeing as many people as possible walking in our countryside or at one of our events.
Website: www.findernfootpathsgroup.org
Email: enquiries@findernfootpathsgroup.org
Tel: 01283 702732
Mail: Parish Rooms, Lower Green, Findern Derby DE65 6AD
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