At the end of September, our volunteers were out working on the meadow at the edge of Bitholmes Wood (located between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar). The woods are owned by the Woodland Trust and the Steel Valley Project undertakes an annual contract to help manage the rich variety of species in the meadow. What work … Continue reading Managing the meadow at Bitholmes Wood
Drainage work on Willow Tit habitat
With the arrival of autumn, work has started once again on a big project - protecting and improving habitats for the Willow Tit bird, one of the UK's most threatened bird species. Numbers of willow tit are reported to have declined by 88% between 1970 and 2006 and it is now listed on the UK's … Continue reading Drainage work on Willow Tit habitat
Work with us – Environmental Project Officer
Steel Valley Project is a long standing and award winning countryside management partnership based in Stocksbridge, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We are currently seeking an Environmental Project Officer, working 22.5 hours per week, to deliver our environmental projects and lead a team of dedicated volunteers. The role is on a 1 year temporary contract (with … Continue reading Work with us – Environmental Project Officer
Countryside Management Volunteers Required
Here at the Steel Valley Project, we rely on our team of regular volunteers to help carry out valuable work in countryside management. We're always happy to chat with anyone interested in becoming a volunteer and would especially like to increase the number of women on our volunteer team. So if you love spending time … Continue reading Countryside Management Volunteers Required
Quality firewood logs for sale
September has arrived and you may have noticed the autumnal turn has started on some of the leaves on the trees. This is a good time to get yourself ready for the winter months ahead, making the most of the last days of light and warm evenings. So, if you have a woodburner, remember that … Continue reading Quality firewood logs for sale
Pond Reconstruction Work for Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School
Volunteers from the Steel Valley Project recently spent 3 days clearing overgrown vegetation and relining the pond at Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School. The pond has been in place for many years, but the lining had sprung a leak meaning that remedial action needed to be taken. What kind of maintenance work was carried out? … Continue reading Pond Reconstruction Work for Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School
Work Experience Placement in Countryside Management
The Steel Valley Project has been supporting work experience placements from Stocksbridge High School for over 10 years now. As part of our ongoing collaboration, one of their pupils recently spent a couple of weeks working with our Environmental Project Officer, Kate Hughes, and the volunteer team. The student, currently in Year 10, spent time … Continue reading Work Experience Placement in Countryside Management
Himalayan Balsam Clearance – Bitholmes Wood
Volunteers at the Steel Valley Project have recently been working to clear areas of Himalayan balsam in Bithholmes Wood. The woods are owned by the Woodland Trust and located between Deepcar and Wharncliffe Side. They are a popular place for walkers and those searching for the Wantley Dragon. What is Himalayan balsam? Himalayan balsam was … Continue reading Himalayan Balsam Clearance – Bitholmes Wood
Summer Path Maintenance Work
With summer now in full swing, much of our work at the Steel Valley Project has been focused on cutting back overgrown paths and bridleways around Stocksbridge, Deepcar and Bradfield. This type of work is vital for keeping paths open and ensuring that people can have safe access to enjoy the many natural spaces in … Continue reading Summer Path Maintenance Work
Pot House Wood Improvement Project
Steel Valley Project has been working in partnership with Sheffield City Council, who own Pot House Wood and South Yorkshire Forest Environment Trust (SYFET) to improve the woodland for people and wildlife. Tom Newman, Project Manager said ‘The project includes the construction of a new footpath and a wildlife pond and will enable our volunteers to gain new skills in construction, […]