CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING IN THE NEW FOREST
Why not join our award winning team and experience conservation volunteering in the New Forest in a unique 190 acre woodland. If you love the New Forest and would like to become an active volunteer helping us to restore the unique woodland environment of Pondhead Inclosure we would be delighted to meet you. No previous experience is required.
As an active volunteer with Pondhead Conservation Trust, you will be playing an integral role in helping to conserve and enhance wildlife habitats in this unique part of the New Forest. There is no minimum commitment – book onto as few or as many events as you like. All that we ask is that you participate in our programme of events at least once a year.
We run both an autumn/winter programme and a spring/summer programme. Tasks during our autumn/winter programme involve clearing small trees from ride (track) edges to improve butterfly habitat for species such as the Pearl-bordered Fritillary or helping us restore this last remaining area of hazel coppice on the Crown land of the New Forest. Both of these activities have a dramatic effect on the increase in flora and fauna.
We believe in treating all our volunteers equally irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to our project have the ability to participate fully in our conservation work and take pride in their contribution to it. Our aim is to make every volunteer feel they are a valued member of our Pondhead “family”.
Click here for a Volunteer Role Description (opens new window)
NB. Each member requires their own unique email address and must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer. All information requested on the enrollment form should be completed in full to enable your registration as a volunteer – we are unable to register forms containing incomplete/inaccurate information.
IMPORTANT – Please only complete this form if you intend to come along and participate in our conservation tasks. Otherwise, we have a Facebook Group that you can join to find out what’s happening in Pondhead. Thankyou.