Solihull Conservation Volunteers (SCV) is a small local independent voluntary group whose aim is to carry out practical conservation work in and around the Solihull area for the benefit of people and wildlife. Solihull Council supports us in our work.
We help maintain and improve the environment around the Solihull area, including a number of Local Nature Reserves. You can learn new skills and increase your knowledge of nature and the environment in your area.
Click below to find out more about joining us.
Like all charities we rely on the generosity of our supporters. You can also help us by making a donation. We are grateful for all contributions which can be made by clicking through to our donation page below.
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Partly due to the work of volunteers from SCV, solihull has secured a staggering 21 Green Flag Awards for the region, the highest amount across the entirety of the West Midlands. A Green Flag Award recognises some of the best green spaces across the country, with winners setting the benchmark for quality, well-maintained parks and open spaces. Solihull Council ’s
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Solihull Conservation Volunteers (SCV) is a small local independent voluntary group whose aim is to carry out practical conservation work in and around the Solihull area for the benefit of people and wildlife. Solihull Council supports us in our work.
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We have working tasks on two Sundays a month throughout the year on a range of sites all over Solihull. We carry out a wide variety of work which includes:
The age range of the membership varies from those in their early 20s to those over 60 and members come from a variety of backgrounds. The group contains some members who have been volunteers for over 15 years.
The group has been closely involved with the development of a number of Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and we are always keen to work on new sites to gain new experience and provide fresh challenges.
New volunteers are always welcome. Please click contact us to find out more about getting involved.
Removal of invasive alien species, coppicing, improving access and developing habitat for indigenous flora and fauna.
Pond clearance and wetland management.
Meadow management and planting of native trees, hedges and wildflowers to increase the benefit to wildlife.
Making new paths, fencing and building sleeper bridges and stiles.