What is Lavell's Lake?
Lavell's Lake Conservation Area is 46 acres of land near Dinton Pastures Country Park. It has been set aside for wildlife conservation by Wokingham District Council and designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1992. It is managed by the Countryside Ranger Service and FOLL in consultation with the ROC, BBOWT and the RSPB West Forest Members Group.
Who are the Friends?
We are a group of people, now a registered charity, who support the conservation area through funds, meetings and regular work parties. We also organise monthly bird walks around Lavell's Lake and Dinton Pastures for members and visitors to help them enjoy the birds and other wildlife of the area.
What have we done so far?
- Made two scrapes for wading birds
- Built two of the few public hides in Berkshire
- Made the area and hides accessible for wheelchairs
- Coppiced the hawthorn thicket to encourage new growth and more wildlife
- Cut the meadow regularly to replace dock and thistle with wildflowers
What can you do?
There is still lots more work to do so please join the Friends of Lavell's Lake and help us in our local conservation work. Even if you find it difficult to get out your membership will give you a regular newsletter with news and updates on the conservation area. This is your chance to do something for local wildlife.
Green Sandpiper logo drawn by Robert Gillmor.
Original site design by Marek Walford.