CUB BADGES

Global Conservation (C)

3 parts must be completed
(2 from part 2. 1 from part 3)

a) find some examples showing how people have damaged the environment and other examples showing how people have conserved the environment

b) find examples of where the Countryside Code is being broken and what has happened as a result.

Take part as a group in two projects, such as: clearing a ditch, pond or creek making, setting up and maintaining a bird feeder, bird table, bird nesting box or bird bath looking after a piece of land or a garden tidying up a piece of wasteland taking part in an anti-litter campaign planting a tree or shrub looking after a compost bin.

Choose one from the following: make a display to inform others about an animal, bird, plant, fish, etc. which is in danger of extinction organise a 'save it' campaign to encourage others to conserve energy, e.g. home insulation, fuel efficient engines, etc. take part in or start a recycling scheme, e.g. bottles, cans, waste paper visit a forest, wood or campsite and take part in a project on tree conservation. With expert help, find out how trees can be cared for