WORKERS have swapped highways for heathland after volunteering to help out at Chasewater Country Park.
The staff from Amey, which looks after roads for Staffordshire County Council, spent two days lending a hand.
They carried out tasks such as clearing pathways, trimming overhanging branches and tackling invasive bracken which can create problems for heathland at Chasewater.
Among the volunteers was Mark Spence, a civil engineer with Amey, who regularly works on maintenance at the Chasewater dam
“Working alongside Staffordshire County Council’s countryside team was a brilliant experience.
“It is a unique and valuable site for both wildlife and people. We are proud to support in its upkeep, and we look forward to returning soon.”
Cllr Hayley Coles, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for communities and culture, said:
“Our country parks are some of Staffordshire’s greatest natural assets, and it’s fantastic to see organisations like our highways partners, Amey, giving their time to help care for them.
“Volunteering days like these make a real difference not just to the landscape but to the people who enjoy it. We’re proud to work together to protect places like Chasewater for future generations to enjoy.
“If you have any time to help out at our country parks, please get in touch. With the summer holidays coming up, volunteering would be fantastic opportunity for young people to build their skills and confidence.”
Organisations interested in giving back to nature through volunteer days can email countrysidevolunteers@staffordshire.gov.uk.
