Improving Brownfield Sites

Further Event Information

This talk, led by Roger Parkinson, will explain how he and his team improved brownfield sites in Wakefield. He will touch on the history of the sites and how they worked in partnership with a range of different stakeholders and groups to reach their goals.

The areas discussed are now popular walking routes and visitor attractions. This an excellent example of partnership working and Roger will share his experience and offer advice.

40-minute talk followed by a 20-minute Q+A.

Contributor

Roger Parkinson

Volunteer Speaker and Woodland Creation Champion for The Woodland Trust.
Chairman of Tree Wardens Voluntary Group - Wakefield since 2007
Winner of The National Trusts - Octavia Hill Award 2012 for improving green spaces that benefit people and wildlife
2019 Woodland Trust Charter Branch of the Year Award - Wakefield Tree Wardens
2020 Wakefield Civic Societies, Environmental Award for the Community Project at Kettlethorpe.

Organisation

Tree Wardens Wakefield - Voluntary Group

Started in Feb 2007 and A Woodland Trust Charter Group. Working in partnership with Wakefield Council and others to educate and engage people of all ages about all things tree. We have added more than 56,000 trees to the district. Restored an Arboretum and an old Parks Dept Nursery. Engaged hundreds of school children. Assisted other community groups and supported national organisations like the Woodland Trust and the Tree Council.