Friends of Pigeon Valley
Friends of Pigeon Valley
WE INVITE YOU to become a
member of the Friends of Pigeon Valley, and to link in with our Greening
Glenwood initiative!
Please email hemsonc@gmail.com should you wish to receive updates by email on walks and up to date reports on happenings within the reserve.
Background of the FOPV initiative | start date September 2008
It was agreed that the Friends of Pigeon Valley would
formalise itself and would affiliate with WESSA. This would enable itself to raise and bank funds,
and have a formal membership.
Aims
The proposed aims are the following:
1) To
promote the natural environment of the Glenwood and Manor Gardens area through
clearing of invasive alien plants and through planting of indigenous vegetation
2) To
promote awareness amongst residents of the area of the natural environment
3) To
liaise with the management of natural areas within the eThekwini Metro, in
particular regarding the conservation and optimal use of Pigeon Valley
Park
4) To
enable greater educational uses of Pigeon
Valley Park
and other local indigenous areas
5) To
promote involvement of local schools in projects that promote the natural
environment
6) To
enhance and publicise the economic potential of the initiative, including the
employment of co-operatives and local guides.
Membership
It was agreed that there would be the following membership
structure:
Ordinary R20
Scholar R10
Institutional R50
Corporate R100
The financial year would end at the end of February.
Office bearers
Crispin Hemson would continue as the chairperson of the
Friends.
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