YOUNG volunteers carried out conservation work at an historic Huddersfield landmark.
Members of Enviroyouth spent a whole day thinning out small trees and overgrown vegetation at Castle Hill.
They cut away hawthorn, silver birch and gorse, which was later sent to be turned into wood chippings.
Chris Wall, 16, of Thick Hollins Drive in Meltham, said: “I have enjoyed myself immensely in getting things done. To get the opportunity to help manage what is now a designated Local Nature Reserve is great.”
Many youngsters who participate with Enviroyouth do so to help gain their Duke of Edinburgh Award, but the group is open to anyone between 14 and 25 who is interested in participating in conservation tasks throughout Kirklees.
Andy Wickham, a Kirklees Council Countryside Project Officer who runs the programme, said: “We find with the youngsters working together they get a real sense of well-being which helps them to grow in confidence for the future.
“They also get a kick out of helping to manage the earth in a positive way and show older generations what they are capable of.”
Those interested in getting involved with Enviroyouth should contact Andy Wickham on 01484 222960 for more information.
