BSW Timber has donated 89 bird boxes to primary schools in the areas in which it operates, with support from the RSPB.
The handmade open-fronted boxes were built using BSW’s easi-timber, and have been donated to encourage children in the local community to take an interest in local birdlife.
The boxes have been distributed to a number of schools in Boat of Garten, Earlston, Fort William, Carlisle, Newbridge, Petersmuir and Dalbeattie.
BSW is supported in its efforts by the RSPB, which has distributed informational booklets and leaflets to teachers and pupils. The material helps children identify different types of birds they might see using the boxes, such as robins, wrens and pied wagtails.
The children will be able to learn about different kinds of birds, how and when to feed them, and the uses of different types of boxes, as well as other features of their school grounds which are important to the habitats of birds.
Rebekah Stackhouse, Education and Youth Programmes Manager for RSPB said: “It’s brilliant to make playgrounds more wildlife friendly, and it’s important that young people have the chance to connect with and take action for nature nearby. It’s good to see BSW Timber supporting this in their local community, and we were glad to be able to provide extra resources. We look forward to hearing about which birds are spotted!”
Howard Edge, Head Teacher at Deshar Primary School said: “Donations such as this are always gratefully received in our school. The children were all very excited about the bird boxes and look forward to learning about and monitoring the birds’ activity in our school grounds.”
Eve Johnson, Marketing Manager at BSW Timber commented: “We’re pleased to be able to support local children and schools, and to encourage our communities to take care and interest in bird life. We’re grateful to the RSPB for supporting this initiative and hope that the children enjoy learning about their local bird life.”
