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Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust Press Release - Return of small blue butterfly
Please see
attached press release for a good news story.
Environment Agency Report Published on Environment in Hertfordshire
The aim of
this report is to provide data and information for Hertfordshire, outlining
where the EA are now and where they want to be in the future. The report outlines
the current state of the environment by theme. These themes are growth and sustainability,
climate change, flood risk, waste, Water Framework Directive, water quality, water resources,
land and wildlife. They have used a range of datasets as indicators for each theme and
have given each indicator a good, moderate or bad status. This is an influencing document
that is designed to inform discussions
Community Champion Award 2010
The search for a Community Champion will be running
for the second year to recognise the spirit of individuals and community groups who
work on a voluntary basis to make their community cleaner, safer and greener.
The award scheme is open to all ages. You can nominate yourself, an individual or
a group and the reasons for entering are endless. The winner will receive a 'Clean
Safe and Green Community Award 2010' engraved trophy and will have their profile included
in the next edition of Dacorum Digest.
If you know someone that deserves recognition or if you think that you deserve a pat
on the back, then the time to enter is now! You can enter using the nomination form
attached or online at
www.dacorum.gov.uk/csgawards
The closing date for entries is 5.00pm Thursday 12th August 2010 and the winner will
be announced by Friday 20 August 2010. Hemel Hempstead Fair Trade
Hemel Hempstead achieved Fair Trade status in July
2009 by a very small group who worked amazingly hard to secure this very important status.
Unfortunately the representative from Hemel churches has had to pull out due to work
commitments, another member has pulled out due to maternity leave leaving a very depleted team.
The group needs to be constantly working towards maintaining Hemel Fair Trade status whilst
also aspiring to achieve a Dacorum status. The group needs members from everywhere as
currently we have only 2 members who are not council members. If you would be interested
in joining Hemel Fair Trade group and offer some of your time to meet on a monthly basis
for an hour or so, please contact Gerri Hamer, Economic Development Officer on 01442 867811
or gerri.hamer@dacorum.gov.uk
Dacorum Cycling Strategy and Maps now online
Long Deans Meadow Restoration Appeal
A new appeal Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust (HMWT) has recently launched, the
‘Long Deans Meadow Restoration Appeal’. From which, HMWT hope to raise funds to improve
Long Deans Nature Reserve, in Hemel Hempstead, and other sites like it across Hertfordshire
and Middlesex.
A picturesque valley of pasture and old parkland trees near Nash Mills, Long Deans
Nature Reserve is particularly important for its birds, bats, wildflowers, butterflies
and other invertebrates. However, without habitat restoration and maintenance work this
reserve, and other sites likes it will not continue to be the species rich habitat they are now.
If you think you may be able to help with this appeal please contact Sarah Mee on 01727 858901 ext 228,
by email sarah.mee@hmwt.org, or visit us online at
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/getinvolved. Gardening Green Aiders in Dacorum
Groundwork's Green Aiders project is a free gardening in the community scheme,
giving members of the local community and volunteers the opportunity to make a real
difference to the surrounding area and to people's lives. Running in Dacorum and
Watford, the Green Aiders programme is helping elderly and vulnerable people most
in need to care for their gardens, but running weekly tasks of up to 3 hours for local
volunteers. No experience is necessary as Groundwork will provide training and guidance
on the day. Becoming a Green Aider is a great way to meet new people, improve fitness
and make a genuine contribution to the local community. Everyone is welcome regardless
of age or level of ability, although children must be accompanied by an adult.
Each session will offer a range of tasks and volunteers can work at their own pace,
so there really is something for everybody. For more information about becoming a
volunteer or to put forward a local resident who might benefit from help, please contact
Ellie Turner at Groundwork on 01707 255184 or visit
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