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Who are we
The WECG
Woolston Eyes Conservation Group, a voluntary organisation formed in 1979,
manages the rich and varied wildlife of the deposit grounds with the agreement of the Manchester Ship Canal Company.
Its aim is to promote the study and conservation of the wildlife and habitat of the area with particular regard to the
ornithology. The group undertakes management work to preserve or maximise the ornithological value of the Reserve,
provides and maintains hides for the use of the public and permit holders, keeps the paths open and discourages disturbance.
The group produces an Annual Report which summarises the work carried out and the results obtained including the scientific
study of the flora and fauna of the Reserve. To carry out this work the group raises funds by the sale of Permits, Annual
Reports and by applying for grants from various organisations.
The group is a registered charity and our charity registration number is 700362.
Frank Linley, who died in October 2002, was a long-standing member of our committee who made
highly significant contributions to the Conservation Group. He played a prominent role in the
presentation of Annual Reports and Newsletters, established a database of members and innovated this Website.
The new Tower Hide has been dedicated to his memory.
WECG has had the privilege of the support of two nationally respected
figures as our patrons. The eminent ornithologist,
Chris Mead, who died in January 2003 was for many years Patron of WECG
and had visited the site from time to time. More recently the well known wildlife broadcaster
Chris Packham has become our patron. Chris is best known as the presenter of the BBC programmes
Springwatch and Autumnwatch
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