News Categorises: Sustainability

Volunteers Tackle Invasive Himalayan Balsam in St Ives, Bingley

On Saturday, 18th May, a group of volunteers took on the challenge of removing invasive Himalayan Balsam from St Ives, Bingley.  The team wasted no time and got straight to...

Information on invasive species

What are invasive plant species and why is important to remove them from natural landscapes such as St Ives? Invasive plant species, like Rhododendron and Himalayan Balsam, are non-native plants...

Bradford Council Embraces No Mow May 2024 for Biodiversity and Carbon Capture

Bradford Council has thrown its support behind the No Mow May campaign, championing the initiative to allow grass to flourish, benefiting wildlife and combating carbon emissions. The national campaign, spearheaded...

Volunteers Tackle Invasive Rhododendron in St Ives, Bingley

On Saturday, 20th April, a group of volunteers took on the challenge of removing invasive rhododendron from St Ives, Bingley. In just a few hours, the dedicated group of eight...

Community comes together for woodland maintenance at St Ives, Bingley

On Saturday, 16th March, a team of 20 volunteers joined forces to remove tree guards from trees planted in the Betty’s Wood area over five years ago. Within four hours,...

Another successful tree planting event at St Ives, Bingley!

Building on the success of our tree planting event in December of last year, we are delighted to share the news of another milestone – the successful completion of a...

New National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District

Natural England and Bradford Council are joining forces to create a new National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District. This endeavour aims to showcase the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife...

Plastic tree tubes to be recycled and reused in woodlands across the Bradford district

YorGreen CIC and Bradford Environmental Education Service (BEES) have joined up with Bradford Council to collect plastic tree tubes from woodlands across the district to be recycled and repurposed. Bradford...