In addition to the help and advice given by BBOWT we also receive valuable assistance from The Oxfordshire Nature Conservation Forum, The Chilterns Conservation Board , SODC and other wildlife and countryside experts.
"The Friends of Nettlebed and District Commons" is open for all to join and has the objective of involving as many local residents as possible with the Common Land.
"Friends" are asked to give a minimum annual donation to help with on-going maintenance work of £10, due on the 1st of April, and to help where possible by:
- making additional donations to the Conservators
- taking part in conservation work
- being aware of day to day tidiness
- reporting any problems
- acting as ambassadors for the Commons to the general public.
- species surveys
- researching the history of the commons
The Commons Conservators receive some money in the form of funding from SODC (25% of outgoings) and donations from the parish councils, but these do not cover all the costs.
The Conservators would be delighted if you would give us your support by becoming a "Friend of the Commons". On receipt of your donation we will send you a specially produced 21 page booklet describing the Commons and their history. We will then send you regular newsletters and invite you to attend the annual social meeting and maybe, help with work parties.