Press Releases - Sept/Oct 2006 - Item 1

No. 2006/09/37
Sept 2006

Business partnerships to be proud of

Key partnerships between the British Trust for Ornithology, industry and communities thrive. The BTO Business Bird Challenge encourages partnerships between businesses and local community groups to highlight how all industries have the potential to make a real and positive impact on biodiversity.

Many success stories have been reported, to date, in this year’s BTO Business Bird Challenge and several can be attributed to successful partnerships linking businesses, communities and conservation organisations. The hard work and dedication on all sides can usually be seen in the impressive number of bird species, both using and successfully breeding on business sites.

Gemma Baldwin (Challenge Organiser for BTO) said:

“We have been genuinely impressed by the initiatives, teamwork and sheer hard work of the participants in this year’s Challenge so far and are looking forward to seeing what the remainder of the 2006 competition has to bring. It is vital to encourage and recognise environmental efforts by businesses and the Challenge provides a perfect opportunity to do so.”

Strong partnerships are key to the continuing success of the Challenge. Anglian Water has worked hard to support the work of the BTO and their sponsorship of the current Bulletin is just one such example. Maintaining and enhancing biodiversity is at the core of Anglian Water’s business.

Andy Brown (Anglian Water’s Biodiversity and Heritage Manager) said:

“Anglian Water has had a long working relationship with the BTO including carrying out research into the importance of scrub management for Nightingale populations in the fens and research into the decline of the Yellow Wagtail across the countryside. We are extremely pleased to be able to support the BTO Business Bird Challenge in 2006, with our highest number of sites entered into this year’s competition, and by sponsoring the current Bulletin.”

Anglian Waters impressive initiatives at their own sites and enthusiastic support of the Challenge demonstrates the importance they place on environmental issues.

Pictures are available upon request
and for further information regarding local groups please contact:

Gemma Baldwin on 01842 750050 or e-mail: during office hours

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