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Wetlands report for APM
The Stretton Wetlands report of activities during the challenging year of 2020 is available for download. You can download a copy of the report here (PDF)
Cudwell Meadow Vegetation Survey
An informal survey of plant species in Cudwell Meadow was carried out on three occasions between May and July 2020. The purpose of the vegetation survey was to set a baseline, to assess the current situation, to inform management decisions and to measure subsequent...
2021 Curlew Fundraising Appeal
At the current rate of decline, we haven’t got long to save curlews from local extinction, so we now want to put the knowledge you have helped us gain to good use in 2021, by finding nests, putting an electric fence round them to protect the eggs from predators and...
Who we are & What we do
About us
The Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group (SACWG) is a small and friendly group of about 90 locals. We have been active since 2012 helping to record and conserve wildlife in and around the around the Strettons area – see the map below showing the area we cover.
The main work of the group is surveying locally threatened species and habitats. The results of the studies are provided to important bodies such as Shropshire Wildlife Trust, the National Trust, Natural England, and Shropshire Council to help them in their conservation efforts. We publish an annual report on our activities, issues of which are available for download here.
If you would like to get involved, either to share your local wildlife knowledge or to gain new knowledge, you are welcome to join us. Interest and enthusiasm are more important than in-depth knowledge as we have support from professional ecologists and local species experts, and training is available. If you are interested, please get in touch with the Secretary at SACWG@shropscwgs.org.uk.
You can download a copy of the SACWG constitution here.
Contact Us
For more information on the Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group, contact:
Steve Butler (Chair): (01694) 723 514 or SACWG_Chair@shropscwgs.org.uk
Heather Hathaway (Secretary): (01694) 722 537 or SACWG@shropscwgs.org.uk
For issues relating to this website, contact:
John Baines (Web Maintenance):
SACWG_WebAdmin@shropscwgs.org.uk
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Annual Public Meeting
The Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group annual public meeting was held as a virtual event on Thursday 25th February 2021. The Zoom meeting was recorded so if you missed it, you can watch it online on the Middle Marches Community Land Trust channel on YouTube.
Privacy and GDPR Policy Statements
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Active projects
It was announced on 22nd February that the “Stay At Home” restrictions will be lifted on 29th March. The situation may change but we are planning on the basis that the 2021 surveys will be able to go ahead from then.
Other projects
Ladybird and Shieldbug Survey
This is an ‘informal’ project, meaning organised survey activities have ceased but we are still accepting casual observations from the public.
Dormice in the Strettons
This link is currently inactive as this project is in the planning phase.
Future Survey Activities
Repeating surveys annually is far more valuable than continually changing activities, as this helps to monitor species and indicate if populations are increasing or decreasing. However, new surveys can be adopted if there is sufficient interest from the membership and someone to lead the activity.
All members are invited to propose new surveys prior to the Annual Public Meeting. There will be an opportunity at the annual meeting to present potential new surveys to the group. Popular new survey activities can be adopted at this stage.
Common Snipe (Photo: John Harding)
Retired Projects
These are currently neither active nor are they accepting casual observations. It is likely that some may be re-activated in the future as long-term (but not necessarily annual) observations are critical to monitoring changes in wildlife.
- Churchyard and Burial Ground Wildlife Survey
- Hedgerow and Verge Survey (If you are a current hedgerow & verge surveyor and would like to submit your observations online, you can still complete our online form here)
- Moth Trapping
- Rectory Wood and Field Wildlife Surveys
Photo: Caroline Uff
Activities & Achievements
Annual Reports
The SACWG Annual Report summarises the activities of the Group, with particular emphasis on the achievements of each of our surveys. To read the Annual Reports (in PDF format), please click on the appropriate box below.
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