A wildlife charity is urgently trying to raise £750 to fund the repair of a vital piece of equipment required to maintain the popular Netherfield Lagoons Nature Reserve.
Gedling Conservation Trust volunteers who look after the site use the power scythe to keep paths at the site clear and maintain areas of the habitat used by nature.
An appeal has now been started online to raise the cash required for the repair.
A spokesman for Gedling Conservation Trust said: “This is a vital piece of equipment we need to keep paths clear and maintain critical areas of habitat, including the areas for orchids and for preserving our beloved reedbeds, which are a priority habitat under local and national Biodiversity Action Plans.
“It is used every week by volunteers to maintain the nature reserve so it is urgent that it is back in action as soon as possible.”
Supporters are being urged to either donate directly to the ‘Bluey the Powerscythe’ Appeal’ or buy one of the charity’s new 2025 calendars.
You can donate or purchase a calendar at the charity’s website: www.gedlingconservationtrust.org
Another way local people can support the charity’s work is by signing up to the Gedling Lotto and nominating Gedling Conservation Trust as your Good Cause. Tickets for the lottery cost just £1 a week.
Each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance to win a prize each week, with a top prize of £25,000! There’s a better chance of winning the jackpot than the National Lottery or the Health Lottery. It is easy to sign up and here is the link to our page: Support Gedling Conservation Trust when you play Gedling Lotto – Gedling Lotto
