Countryside conservation

Three people in outdoor work clothing weave long branches between upright wooden stakes to create a natural hedge

Get green and active

There are all sorts of ways that you can make a difference and help care for nature in Bracknell Forest. Conservation volunteering is a practical way for you to help support and encourage wildlife in the borough - and enjoy yourself at the same time.

One way to get involved is through the Green and Active project, which helps us deliver a wide range of practical conservation tasks across Bracknell Forest.

Examples of activities include:

  • heath and woodland management, coppicing, hedge laying, pond and stream restoration and scrub bashing
  • creating new wildlife features such as hedgerows, woodlands and wildflower meadows or even stag beetle loggeries
  • surveying and monitoring wildlife and habitats

You don't need experience or a regular commitment - just come along when you can, enjoy the fresh air and be part of a community that's helping nature thrive.

Get involved with the Green and Active project

Find out about other local volunteering groups we work with, such as the Bracknell Conservation Volunteers, at the end of this page.

Make a difference

By joining a volunteer session, you'll help create healthier, greener and more wildlife-friendly spaces across Bracknell Forest.

From woodlands to meadows, every task supports our work to protect biodiversity and tackle climate change.

Benefits for you

Practical conservation is an excellent way of getting fit and feeling good physically. 

You will also meet new people and develop useful skills. In today’s job market, volunteering is a valuable stepping stone to a future career, potentially including working with, and for, nature.

Local conservation groups

Contact local conservation groups to get involved:

Contact information

Parks and Countryside

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