About Us
The Chew Valley Nature Recovery Network (CVNRN) is a local volunteer group whose main aim is to connect individuals and groups so that they can share each other’s enthusiasm, expertise, knowledge and experience. By combining our efforts, we hope to make more effective use of investment and activities to restore nature in the Chew Valley.
Our Aims
- Halt and reverse biodiversity loss in the Chew Valley
- Protect and restore existing habitats, as well as creating new habitats.
- Increase awareness and provide education about the importance of protecting our local biodiversity.
- Tackle the climate emergency with nature-based projects that stabilise and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to global warming.
- Signpost volunteering opportunities for people to get involved in taking action for nature.
- Assist existing and prospective nature-based projects by identifying resources and expertise.
- Maximise the impact of community groups and individuals engaged in nature-based projects by facilitating partnership working and avoiding duplication.
Image courtesy of Finlay MacDonald
Who We Are
The CVNRN is run by a Steering Group of volunteers from different representative groups.
Jacky Morgan, Chair of Steering Group, member of Chew Valley Plants Trees Board and co-founder of Rewild Chew Garden by Garden.
Heather Clewett, Chair of Chew Valley Area Forum and councillor Stowey and Sutton Parish Council
Lynne Easton. Vice-Chair Chew Valley Area Forum and councillor Chew Magna Parish Council
Jo Haywood, CEO Skylark Media and member of Norton Nature Group
Chris Johnson MBE, former CEO of Avon Wildlife Trust and member of East Harptree Environmental Group
Eileen O’Donnell, Co-founder of RewildChew Garden by Garden and Steering Group member of Chew Magna’s Nature Action Group
Bernice Roberts, member of East Harptree Environmental Group
Madeleine Sweet, member of local farming community
Charlie Tricks, local landowner, riverfly monitor and volunteer leader for Avon Needs Trees