Friends Of Tring Reservoirs
the organisation
FoTR Profile
Friends Of Tring Reservoirs is a local conservation organisation formed in 1993 to promote the conservation of this important Site of Special Scientific Interest. With Over 400 Members, FoTR has become a significant voice in the local environment and became a charity organisation in 1999.
The objectives of FoTR are:
- For the public benefit to preserve and conserve the flora, fauna and natural environment of Tring Reservoirs and surrounding areas.
- The advancement of the education of the public in the flora, fauna, the natural environment and related subjects with particular reference to Tring Reservoirs and the surrounding areas.
How FoTR try to achieve these objectives:
- Has two places on the Tring Reservoirs Liaison Committee which influences decisions made about the management of the reservoirs. The more members we have, the more influencial our voice is.
- Surveys
- Conservation work
- Raise awareness of issues affecting Tring Reservoirs
- Have a stall at local events to encourage membership and raise awareness
FoTR on the road
- Maintain records of flora and fauna in the area, with particular emphasis on birds
- Organized Walks
Meet the committee
Membership
Benefits of membership include:
- a regular newsletter, 'Grebe'
- Annual Report
- Bird checklist
- Car Sticker
- Special interest walks
- Opportunity to contribute to volunteer conservation
- Opportunity to help with surveys
- Annual General Meeting with guest speaker or other activity
- exclusive use of the 'Plover Hide' hide at the Thames Water Sewage Farm Lagoon
'Plover Hide' information:
Hide key £5 returnable deposit + £1 administration fee. No annual fee
Keys available via the membership secretary.
Membership is just £4 pa, £6 pa for families or £2 pa for juniors (aged under 16).
If you would like to join, please go to the Membership Form.
Also available:
Additional Car Sticker 75p
Contact
Keith Evans
Friends Of Tring Reservoirs
Acting Membership Secretary
P.O. Box 1083
Tring
Herts
HP23 5WU
if you would like more information about membership. Alternatively, Keith can be contacted by e-mail.
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