Creating space for wildlife to thrive: Cappagh supports Trust site enhancements

Creating space for wildlife to thrive: Cappagh supports Trust site enhancements

Cappagh staff at Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve © Emma Struckman

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Cappagh to deliver important works on two of our nature reserves. Supporting both Farlington Marshes and St Clair’s Meadow, this work will improve site accessibility and support a variety of wildlife.

Established in 1973, the infrastructure service provider has since grown and developed to support a variety of different infrastructure projects. Their commitment to the environment is one of the core principles they set out as part of their corporate social responsibility.

Because of this, Cappagh have kindly offered their expertise, time and resources to help improve two of our important reserves, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the Trust’s strategic goals. This partnership not only supports our local environment and community, but also helps to improve the overarching sustainability and biodiversity in Hampshire.

Farlington Marshes holds international importance for its populations of wading birds and wildfowl. Improvements to this unique wetland habitat will help provide a better habitat for breeding waders. At St Clair’s Meadow, the works will allow the Trust to continue its conservation grazing, as well as improve the open water areas for snipe, benefitting the myriad of wildlife that calls it home.

It has been great speaking to Alan Skipper, Operations Director at Cappagh, as the plans have developed. Alan shared, “Cappagh are delighted to enter into partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The environment, biodiversity and wildlife in general are at the core of everything Cappagh undertakes. We are excited to start on several projects commencing shortly with the improvement works at Farlington Marshes and to work closely with the Trust to enhance these beautiful spaces, the wildlife that inhabits them, and the local community.”

Cappah and Trust staff at Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve

Cappah staff at Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve alongside Joe Rackstraw, Reserves Officer, and Luke Maundrell, Fundraising Development Manager from the Trust © Emma Struckman

We are always thrilled to welcome new partners who collaborate with us on our vision for a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Partners like Cappagh play a vital role in helping us protect and positively manage land and sea for wildlife. As a charity, our efforts are only made possible through the generosity of the individuals and organizations that support us.

If you are interested in working in partnership with the Trust, please get in touch with our team at corporates@hiwwt.org.uk