Restoring Shropshire’s Verges Project (RSVP) was set up by local people to create wildflower-rich meadows on Shropshire’s verges.
It was formed in 2018 and is run entirely by volunteers, with the support of the National Trust, the Stepping Stones Project, Shropshire Hills AONB, Plantlife, Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Caring for God’s Acre.
Our Aim is Shropshire roadside verges restored and managed as wildflower meadows and wildlife habitats.
Our Objectives are to:
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Bring together people interested in restoring road verges to flower-rich grassland
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Undertake survey and mapping work to establish the status and location of verges
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Encourage and support local interest in restoring verges;
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Actively promote verge restoration in general and the work of RSVP specifically
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Undertake practical management of a series of demonstration road verges in the area
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Campaign and lobby for a positive change in road verge management policies
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Lead one or more pilot projects looking at the use of verge clippings in biodigesters
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Liaise with the county council, town/parish councils and contractors to develop plans for verge restoration throughout Shropshire
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Engage with wider organisations, schemes and campaigns focused on verge restoration