Cookham Wildlife Supporters Statement of
Purpose
Who are we?
Local people taking care of wildlife and
sharing our passion and knowledge in a practical and fun way in the parish of
Cookham.
What is our vision?
By 2019 we will have a
Cookham plan for wildlife and nature that stands alongside, and has equal
status to, the Village Design Statement and is adopted by the Parish Council
and the borough planners.
What are we doing?
·
Planning a calendar of local events and activities such as guided walks and
talks
·
Running practical campaigns and initiatives to enrich habitats such as:
o
Wildlife and natural gardening – educating people about the importance of their
gardens and creating wildlife corridors through gardens for hedgehogs and many
other animals. Promoting the use of natural and non-chemical substances in the
garden.
o
Leaving verges and meadows long, not cutting until after flowers have seeded,
and planting wildflowers on verges as food sources for bees and other insects
o
Not cutting hedges and trees between Feb and Aug while birds are still nesting
o Securing habitat and nest boxes for
certain birds such as House Martins and encouraging the use of Swift bricks in
new-build properties
o Reducing light pollution
· Updating the Cookham Wildlife web pages
on cookham.com
· Offering wildlife advice and building a
community of interest through a dedicated wildlife forum on cookham.com
Who is supporting us?
National Trust and the Woodland Trust
Contact Cindy Barnes cindy@cindy-barnes.com
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