Biodiversity Around Towns  Scheme

Biodiversity Around    Towns Scheme        

Welcome to Woodland B.A.T.S Website

Woodland - B.A.T.S. is a new, non-profit making environmental group founded in June 2006 by local tree wardens, environmentalists and others interested in conservation work.

Its members are drawn both from Sudbury and all the villages immediately surrounding it. Our aims are:-

1. To create new woodlands of native trees and other new habitats for wildlife for future generations to enjoy.

2. To increase and protect biodiversity.

3. To involve the community in owning and managing these areas.

4. To undertake a schools programme so that young people can learn at an early age the importance of  planting and growing trees and the value of species biodiversity.

5. And to link as many of these new areas together through footpaths and rights of way both to encourage public appreciation and the rapid spread of diverse species.

Membership is open to everyone of any age who would like to make a positive contribution to the world by making it a better and greener place.

SUPPORTING WOODLAND – B.A.T.S.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership costs £12 per annum, January to December (per annum pro rata)

If you would like further details then please contact the Treasurer,

DONATIONS:  If you can support our work with a donation please forward a cheque (made payable to “Woodland – BATS”) to the Treasurer, Steve Gartland,

13 Lakforth, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9EA,

                           Tel: 01787 880764.

                           Email: stevegartland@tiscali.co.uk

STEERING GROUP:

Peter Clifford (Chairman), Alan Sawyer (Vice -Chairman),

Cally Boardman (Secretary, Tel: 07779 240376), Steve Gartland  (Treasurer), Keith Robins, Jill Fisher, John Hughes, George Millins and  Karen Henderson.

Join Us

Would you like to be involved?

We strongly believe that everyone has something to offer.

If you would like to join us and become a member, fill out and return our membership form.Volunteer members are always welcome at working parties which we hold at least once a month – these are always friendly and good fun. Contact Stephen Gartland (Treasurer and Membership) on 01787 880764 or email: stevegartland@tiscali.co.uk for more details.

Donate tree saplings

We are always happy to receive donations of potted saplings of native trees, especially Alder, Ash, Beech, Sweet Chestnut, Hornbeam, Lime, Oak, Scots Pine, Douglas Fir, Larch, Poplar, Willow, Yew, Birch, Cherry, Crab Apple, Hawthorn, Holly, Maple, Osier, Wild Pear, Rowan, Service Tree, and shrubs such as Blackthorn, Box, Broom, Buckthorn, Dogwood, Gorse, Guelder Rose, Hazel, Wild Privet, Dog Rose, Spindle, Wayfaring Tree, Goat Willow and Grey Willow. So please contact Debbie Thomas (see contact details above) if you have anything to offer.