The Scouts at camp with wood owners Sarah Walters and Steve Briggs.

The Scouts at camp with wood owners Sarah Walters and Steve Briggs.

Six Scouts from Tamworth took part in an overnight camp at Alvecote wood, to learn about nature conservation.
The event was organised by Sarah Walters and Steve Briggs, who purchased the site in 2007 to support wildlife conservation.

The Scouts assisted with a great deal of work around the site, including clearing felled sycamore and willow trees, and using this to provide hedging around the boundary. They also helped construct bridges and repair fences, and took part in wildlife tracking.

Sarah said:

“We were delighted to welcome the first Scout camp at the wood. We are extremely keen that, whilst not opening the wood all the time for the public, it is nevertheless a community resource as well as a place for wildlife.”

For more information about the site and conservation work there, visit www.alvecotewood.co.uk