Countryside conservation

For information about species, habitats, relevant planning policies and other protection and management policies or for details of nature reserves and advice about designations contact the Strategic Planning section.

Countryside volunteers

If you have an interest in wildlife and conservation and are a regular user of a countryside area, you may be interested in becoming a Voluntary Ranger. Please contact the site you are interested in.

Friends of Alkrington Woods

For details of events and meetings, tel: 0161 643 7073

Friends of Healey Dell

Meetings: First Tuesday every month, 7.30pm at the Healey Hotel Events/Working Parties - please ring for details, tel: 01706 645 347

Friends of Hopwood

Meetings: Last Thursday every month, 7.30pm, at The Old Grammar School, Boarshaw Events / Working Parties: throughout the year - please ring for details, tel: 0161 624 5953 or 0161 643 9906.