ABOUT US

Bringing the landscape back to life

Since 2007 we have been working to conserve the Wyre Forest and its variety of habitats, including its species rich wildflower meadows, traditional orchards and wood pasture.

We work in close partnership with the Guild of St George, Natural England, Forestry England, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, The Woodland Trust, Butterfly Conservation and local landowners.

Our team of around 40 dedicated volunteers help us carry out important conservation work and care for our herd of 50 pedigree Dexter cattle that carry out an extensive conservation grazing programme.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Geoff Tunstall

Acting CEO

DEBBIE BLADES

DEBBIE BLADES

Office Manager & Company Secretary

SALLY PENDERGAST

SALLY PENDERGAST

Farm & Land Manager

KATE QUINTON

KATE QUINTON

Community and Volunteer Officer (Maternity Leave)

DAISY HAYWOOD

DAISY HAYWOOD

Volunteer & Community Development Officer

MATT COPEMAN

MATT COPEMAN

Volunteer & Community Development Officer

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Its Men’s Health Week this week, and this year t

Its Men’s Health Week this week, and this year the campaign is focusing on men’s mental health. Every day at WCLT, we see the mental health benefits that our volunteers get from being outside, working with their hands, and connecting with one another. If you’d like to start volunteering with us to support your own wellbeing, get in touch #menshealthweek #mentalhealth #wyreforest #ruskinland

Looking for some firewood for your summer evening

Looking for some firewood for your summer evening fire pits? We have sustainably harvested and seasoned firewood and kindling for sale, available in bulk bags, full and half-loads, and netted bags. We can deliver for free within 7.5 miles of Bewdley. For more information and to place your order, email info@wyreclt.org.uk or call 01299 488083 #wyreforest #ruskinland #firewood

Our hay meadows are looking wonderful right now. F

Our hay meadows are looking wonderful right now. Flower-rich hay meadows are valuable habitats, providing food and ground-nesting habitat for birds, and pollen for pollinators. However, across the country, hay meadows are in steep decline due to intensive farming practices. We don’t cut our hay until mid-late July, in order to allow the seeding of our late flowering meadow plants. We then feed the hay to our herd of Dexter cattle through the colder wetter months of the year. #WyreForest #Wildlife #RuskinLand #WyreCommunityLandTrust #haymeadows #wildflowers #haymaking

Its #FarmingFortnight, a @LEAF_Education initiativ

Its #FarmingFortnight, a @LEAF_Education initiative encouraging primary and secondary schools from all over the UK to have a fortnight focus on British farming and food production. If you’re a local school, looking to organise a field trip to a farm this summer term, get in touch. We regularly host education visits at our centre in the Wyre Forest, and can facilitate a range of outdoor-based workshops linked to the national curriculum. #WyreForest #Wood #Wildlife #RuskinLand #WyreCommunityLandTrust

Our Ruskin Land apple juice, made from local herit

Our Ruskin Land apple juice, made from local heritage varieties of apples across the Wyre Forest, is now available @AstleyVineyard. The family-run vineyard, based just outside of Stourport-on-Severn, is open Friday – Sunday, 10.30am-4pm.⠀
#WyreForest #Wood #Wildlife #RuskinLand #WyreCommunityLandTrust #localproduce

Today is the last day of National Volunteers’ We

Today is the last day of National Volunteers’ Week, and we wanted to spend it saying thank you to all our volunteers. Our volunteers are the beating heart of WCLT, and we couldn’t do what we do without them. If you’re inspired to volunteer with us and make a difference to the wildlife, heritage and communities of the Wyre Forest, get in touch with us: www.wyreclt.org.uk ⠀
#WyreForest #Wood #Wildlife #VolunteersWeek #RuskinLand #WyreCommunityLandTrust

Tomorrow is #WorldEnvironmentDay and we’re celeb

Tomorrow is #WorldEnvironmentDay and we’re celebrating it by recognising the contributions of our volunteers to the restoration and management of our local habitats and wildlife. Eric has been part of our weekly conservation volunteer group for 8 years and we asked him why he volunteers... “Its a chance to meet new people and learn new skills, such as fencing, coppicing and hedge laying. I enjoying being out in the open air in all weathers, and discovering new parts of the Wyre Forest. #VolunteersWeek #RuskinLand #conservationvolunteering

Are you a local business looking for somewhere to

Are you a local business looking for somewhere to hold corporate volunteering and team away days? At Wyre Community Land Trust, we can provide you with a beautiful and inspiring setting, and lead a huge variety of practical conservation tasks, creative workshops and team building activities. Get in touch: www.wyreclt.org.uk ⠀
#WyreForest #Wood #Wildlife #VolunteersWeek #RuskinLand #WyreCommunityLandTrust #CorporateVolunteering

‘Volunteering is a great opportunity to be outdo

‘Volunteering is a great opportunity to be outdoors and in nature, whilst doing some physical. It also means I get to spend time with a bunch of great blokes who I have something in common with. I find volunteering very satisfying - it shows you what can be done with a bit of teamwork.’ - Michael, who is part of our Evergreen group. Evergreen is a charity which supports men with their mental health through practical environmental projects. To find out more, visit www.evergreen projects.website #wyreforest #wood #wildlife #volunteersweek #ruskinland #wyrecommunitylandtrust

This week is National Volunteers’ Week, and to c

This week is National Volunteers’ Week, and to celebrate it, we’re going to be sharing some of the stories of our incredible community of volunteers, and to tell you how you can get involved and start volunteering with us⠀
#WyreForest #Wood #Wildlife #VolunteersWeek #RuskinLand #WyreCommunityLandTrust

Today, our Evergreen group of volunteers helped us

Today, our Evergreen group of volunteers helped us with some habitat work in Shelf Held Coppice. Woodland rides are valuable wildlife corridors, especially for butterflies, including the rare Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. By keeping the rides clear of timber and cutting back encroaching shrubs, we can support the populations of invertebrates and vertebrates within the Wyre Forest #wyrecommunitylandtrust #wyreforest #wood #wildlife #ruskinland

We host visits from schools and community groups t

We host visits from schools and community groups throughout the year, doing things like nature walks, craft workshops, and practical conservation tasks. To find out more, and to arrange your own group visit, please see our website and get in touch. ⠀
#WyreCommunityLandTrust #Worcestershirehour #WyreForest #Wood #Wildlife #RuskinLand

Oak leaves are starting to unfurl at Ruskin Land #

Oak leaves are starting to unfurl at Ruskin Land #oaktree #ruskinland #sunshine

Our newest arrival now has her ear tags, but we st

Our newest arrival now has her ear tags, but we still need a name beginning with ‘P’. #dextercow #wyreclt #conservationgrazing

Our first calf of the year born today. We just nee

Our first calf of the year born today. We just need a name beginning with P #dextercow #calf

Our first swallow has arrived back at St Georges F

Our first swallow has arrived back at St Georges Farm and this beautiful small tortoiseshell butterfly is bathing in the sunshine ☀️ #ruskinland #swallow #spring #butterfly

Now this is what we call conservation grazing with

Now this is what we call conservation grazing with a view! #conservationgrazing #ruskinland #dextercattle #wyreforest #springequinox

Our dexters enjoying life at pound green common th

Our dexters enjoying life at pound green common this morning. Finding some tasty treats including some yummy oak brash from some recent work that has been happening onsite. #dextercattle #variediet #conservationgrazing #invisiblegrazing #worcestershirewildlifetrust

Our group of steers enjoying their new salt and mi

Our group of steers enjoying their new salt and mineral lick. These blocks provide our cattle with essential minerals and salts to ensure their diet isn’t lacking in any of the minerals they need to be healthy #dextercattle #conservationgrazing #wyreclt

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St Georges Farm
Tanners Hill
Bewdley
DY12 2LS

WCLT is grateful for LEADER funding that has supported forestry machinery and new timber storage buildings.