Conservation Volunteers
The Conservation Volunteers (or PKCV they are fondly called!)
The Perth and Kinross Conservation Volunteers are run by the Countryside Ranger Service. They are a group of adults who meet on a regular basis 12 - 15 times a year to carry out a wide range of practical conservation tasks; from tree planting to fencing, from path work to invasive species control and from pond clearance to meadow management.
Who, Where and When
Volunteers come from a wide range of backgounds, working, retired or a member of a community or other group and from right across (and sometimes, outwith!) the boundaries of Perth and Kinross. Tasks are organised to tailor to this and are carried out on sites owned and/or managed by Perth and Kinross Council Countryside Section, or on other land in association with the owners, right across the County. Equally, tasks are arranged at both the weekend and during the week and volunteers are encouraged to offer lifts to each other and to come along, even if they can only manage a half day.
The Benefits
The main focus of our activities is to improve the environment of Perth and Kinross's countryside. This may be through direct conservation works, such as beech removal, or through encouraging people to enjoy the environment by improving the facilities that there are.
We would also like to think that YOU the volunteer would benefit as well! There are opportunities to learn new skills and to develop an appreciation of the countryside. We hope that with each new task, our volunteers gain a better undertsanding of how and why we manage our environment. Through the work of the PKCV we hope that others become inspired to help look after the fascinating environment that we are lucky to be a part of.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we would like you to join in and have fun! Each task is a social event as well as a work event, and PKCV offers the chance to meet and share experiences with other like minded people.
What do I need to bring?
Yourself, your lunch, a drink, suitable old outdoor clothing, a pair of gardening gloves and waterproofs! We will supply the tools, materials and spare gloves (if needed) for each task. Each task is fully risk assessed beforehand, and all our Rangers are first aid qualified.
Children under 16 should seek advice before attending. Please consult you doctor to ensure your tetanus injections are up to date and the suitability of joining the conservation volunteers in light of any existing medical conditions.
How much does it cost?
This is the best bit - its FREE! To take part, all you need to do is fill in the membership form - available on this website or by calling 01738 475349 and send it into the Countryside Ranger Service (address on leaflet). In return, we will write to you and invite you to come along to the next task and we will send you a six monthly newsletter to keep you up to date. You will also be invited along to an AGM each year.
+ Information Leaflet and Membership Form 100kb PDF
+ Copy of Winter 2005/6 Newsletter (no pictures) 200Kb PDF
+ Copy of Spring 2006 Newsletter 800kb PDF
