Bybrook ConservationBybrook Conservation
Protect, preserve and enhance the fragile ecosystem of the Bybrook Valley is the aim of Bybrook Conservation.
These goals will, we hope, be facilitated through this website where conservation ideas and information can be shared.
The interdependency of species is crucial to a healthy habitat along the Bybrook. With the help of established official agencies and experts in conservation, we aim to improve plant diversity, provide a safe wild fowl and plant habitat, clean up the water quality and increase the natural fish population.
Lightening our footprint on our small corner of the planet will help to preserve the Bybrook for the next generations to enjoy.
The Bybrook meanders for several miles and includes many landscapes and communities. Currently referring to the area around Box, the website intends to encompass conservation projects throughout the entire Bybrook valley – Ideas are welcome from all these communities.
Bybrook Conservation is not an advocacy group, simply a moderated website for vibrant, conservation ideas. It will have a feast of images and information about the flowers and wildlife which may be found along the Bybrook and a series of articles from local conservation groups.
How can you be involved?
If you have conservation ideas consistent with these goals please email them through the Contact Us page.
What is it?
When you visit the Bybrook valley if you see a flower, plant or tree that you are unable to name, please email a photo through the Contact Us page and we aim to make the identification.
Taken a great pic?
In the coming months there will be a photo gallery. It will be a place for image makers of all ages and skills to display photos of the Bybrook in all weathers and seasons.
Forthcoming Projects
The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (see the PEBBLE Report in the Articles section) during the coming year will conduct a Water Vole Survey, a Pollution Survey and an Invasive Species Project. Updates and information will be detailed on this site or if you would like to contact WWT directly at: www.wiltshirewildlife.org
The Wild Trout Trust in conjunction with the Environment Agency and local anglers, recently completed a project on the river Avon near Wellow to improve the habitat and spawning beds of wild trout. The results were a 300 fold increase in the wild trout population. Bybrook Conservation aims to co-ordinate a similar project on the Bybrook.
Contact : www.wildtrouttrust.org.uk
