Wyre Forest Rangers
Countryside and nature
The great outdoors, just next door.
Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or you want something more adventurous, our nature reserves have something for everyone. We are extremely lucky to have so many wonderful nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within Wyre Forest.
Explore over 75 square miles of the most diverse and striking countryside Britain has to offer. This is a land of rivers and waterways, dense forests, open meadows and ancient heath.
All the nature reserves are free to visit and all car parking, when available, is free.
Ranger volunteer opportunities
Get involved! We have opportunities for volunteers, as they're a crucial part of managing our nature reserves.
Grazing animal project
Our herd of Shetland cattle; a native and rare breed, are used to graze conservation sites across the district.
Pollinator patches
We introduced our pollinator patch project in 2022. The pollinator patches were chosen in conjunction with the Butterfly Conservation Trust and Friends of the Earth.
The Ranger Service
Established in 1991 with the aims:
- to manage the nature reserves and natural open spaces of the district and enhance the experience of those who visit them.
- to provide an environmental education service to all aspects of the community within the district.
- to look for opportunities to enhance the natural environment of the district.
We do this by:
- forming effective partnerships with other organisations and government bodies, the Ranger Service implements appropriate management works to meet or part meet the national or local biodiversity action plan objectives.
- working with other organisations and the local community to develop and implement strategies to improve the environment and infrastructure of the nature reserves.
- developing and where appropriate form partnerships to implement an effective events/education programme to effectively raise the awareness of the importance and significance of the natural environment.
The team has an important part to play in maintaining the natural environment to ensure the rare flora and fauna of our district will survive into the future.
Contacting the rangers
Email rangers@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Call Operational Services on 01562 732928
(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday 10.30am - 4.30pm)
Out of hours nature reserve emergency/urgent contacts:
Out of hours emergency contact - 01562 732225
Anti social issues - Police non-emergency - 101
Fire on nature reserve - 999
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