Building for the Hampshire Wildlife Trust
- At May 24, 2019
Earlier on this year we were privileged to take part in the revamp of the Blashford Lakes nature reserve. A site run by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight wildlife trust.
The Wildlife Trust announced their plans on a blog later last year…
“We’re delighted to be embarking on an ambitious project to revamp the much-loved Blashford Lakes nature reserve. The wildlife haven near Ringwood is one of our oldest and most beautiful nature reserves. It’s home to a range of wildlife including kingfishers, otters and the UK’s oldest great white egret, nicknamed ‘Walter’.
The new funds will help replace the oldest bird hide at the reserve, introduce another pond, provide a welcome hut and add a new wildlife discovery trail, among other improvements.
We hope to expand the work in a second phase, including updating the information and facilities at the education centre and finding new ways to bring people closer to wildlife.”
Prior to the works taking place, a Hampshire & Isle of Wight spokesperson said: “We are so pleased that this wonderful wildlife haven will have the face-lift it deserves. Our gratitude goes to all who have helped make this possible, and we can’t wait to start work on improving the reserve. We’re excited at the prospect of welcoming new visitors as well as familiar faces to experience Blashford’s newest facilities in the spring.”
Mark Gray, General Manager at Veolia Environmental Services added “We’re glad we can support this fantastic project with a grant through the Landfill Communities Fund. Improved access across the site will enable even more people to enjoy the wildlife and benefits the reserve has to offer.”
Thanks to additional support from the Rural Development Programme for England, through New Forest LEADER, together with generous donations from local people, the revamp is almost complete! Why not pop down and see the fantastic work they are doing? Further information can be found on their website, here: https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/blashford-lakes-nature-reserve
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