Asylum Link Merseyside regularly bring groups of keen volunteers to North Wales to help us with practical conservation tasks.

Together, we’ve been planting trees to create new woodlands and improving habitats for wildlife. Not only does nature benefit, but the activity is great for improving the mental and physical wellbeing of all involved. 

These amazing volunteers, from countries as far away as Egypt, Nigeria, Malaysia and Japan (to name a few) have helped us to plant hedgerows that reconnect wildlife habitats and have carried out riverside planting to boost riverbank biodiversity and reduce erosion. They have also helped us tackle non-native invasive species such as Himalayan balsam on the River Dee and rhododendron in local woodlands, which can both smother our native species.

We’ve worked in all weathers, in the valleys and on the hilltops, and there’s always a great team spirit  as we help wildlife and combat climate change. Our work with the wonderful people of Asylum Link Merseyside allows us to bring asylum seekers and local communities together, creating connections and breaking down barriers whilst making a huge difference for nature.