Center Parcs Helps Gives Homes to British Birds

    NEW OLLERTON, ENGLAND, February 21, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As part of the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) National Nest Box Week from 14th February 2010, Center Parcs is offering guests the chance to build their own habitat box to provide homes for British birds.

Center Parcs has recorded over 140 different varieties of bird on their 4 forest locations, many of which use nest boxes to breed in. However, across the country some of our most loved birds are facing an uncertain future. According to the BTO, the House Sparrow population has declined by 59% over the last twenty-five years. With this in mind, Center Parcs is inviting guests to make a nest box for their garden. Center Parcs Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Whinfell Forest have Build a Habitat Box workshops, giving families the opportunity to make a difference for the birds in their area.

To help enhance biodiversity, in this the International Year of Biodiversity, guests can also choose to build a butterfly house, insect house, ladybird house or bird feeder. Whatever they choose to make, they can then take them home and give it pride of place in their garden.

Protecting and enhancing the natural forest environment for wildlife has always been a fundamental part of the philosophy of Center Parcs. For over twenty years the biodiversity of the Center Parcs' 4 forest sites have been protected and cared for by a dedicated Ground Services team and experienced Rangers.

Mark Waller, Landscape Architect at Center Parcs says:

"It is so important for us to look after a wide variety of species including birds. The UK has seen a decline in natural nesting places in recent decades as dead trees are tidied and old buildings renovated, and so it is now more important than ever to do something to help protect birds and provide them with safe places to nest."

He added, "One of the reasons Center Parcs' is such a good home for so many species is the many feeding stations and nesting boxes dotted around the forests. Everybody can help attract a variety of birds and insects and create their own little oasis by building a habitat box and placing it in their garden."

Build a Habitat Box is an workshop running all year round at Sherwood Forest, Longleat Forest and Whinfell Forest and can be booked as part of a short break at Center Parcs. The minimum age for this workshop is 5 years and it is GBP15.00 per box so each member of the family can make their own or it can be a fun family project.

For more information on the short breaks available or to make a booking visit: www.centerparcs.co.uk or call: 08448 266 266

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