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Litcham Common Conservation Group was set up in January 2004 to carry out practical management work on the common in support of the objectives of Litcham Common Management Committee. The group is relatively informal, with no written constitution or formal membership list, and uses the Litcham Common Management Committee bank account to hold funds.

The group has established a routine of carrying out monthly work tasks, and meets on the second Saturday of the month, starting at 10.00 am. The specific work to be done on each task is agreed with Norfolk County Council's Countryside department, and mainly involves clearing and burning scrub and birch. Other jobs have included picking up litter, raking mown vegetation and keeping the paths clear.

The turnout on tasks has varied between two and twelve people, including children, which is down compared with the previous year. Most volunteers live in Litcham, but some come from other local villages such as Beeston. This year the group had its first Polish volunteer.

The main expenses for the group are the cost of insurance (approximately £180 per annum) and tools, such as bowsaws, pruners and protective clothing. The group is very grateful to Litcham Parish Council for a grant of £200 made in November 2005.

There is a lot of work which needs to be carried out on the common, and the conservation volunteers play a significant role as part of the overall picture. The benefits include a day out in pleasant surroundings and the company of others, being active and the sense of achievement from doing something worthwhile. New volunteers are always welcome.

Tim Angell, Co-ordinator

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