Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect Ryebank Fields as a thriving community woodland and meadow — a place where people and nature can flourish together.
We want Ryebank Fields to remain a unique natural space for the local community: improving health and wellbeing, supporting biodiversity and nature recovery, helping address the climate crisis, bringing people together, and celebrating the rich cultural and community heritage of the fields.
Our five priorities
Health and wellbeing
Create opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature, enjoy the outdoors and improve their health and wellbeing.
Nature and biodiversity
Protect and enhance the fields' habitats and wildlife, encouraging nature recovery and helping local species to flourish.
Climate resilience
Protect the trees, vegetation and natural habitats that help absorb carbon, manage water, reduce heat and improve air quality.
Community and ownership
Put local people at the heart of the future of Ryebank Fields through volunteering, education, activities, events and community-led stewardship.
Heritage and identity
Celebrate and protect the natural, cultural and community heritage of Ryebank Fields, preserving the stories, memories and features that make the fields unique.
Our vision is simple: a place where nature thrives, people connect, and Ryebank Fields remains a valued part of the community for generations to come.