Nature reserve celebrates 100th volunteer

Frampton Marsh, near Boston, opened in 1984

A Lincolnshire nature reserve is celebrating after recruiting its 100th volunteer.

Frampton Marsh, near Boston, was bought by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) 40 years ago.

The salt marsh is home to thousands of animals and is described by the charity as "an internationally important place for wildlife".

Trevor Brown, a former RAF engineer from Sleaford, joined the team after retiring last month.

Mr Brown has joined the work party, which keeps the reserve tidy and carries out repairs.

He described it as a "a hive of activity" with a "great team atmosphere and spirit".

"Everyone [is] proactively working together for a bigger cause and it’s great to give something back," Mr Brown added.

Trevor Brown is part of the work party which helps keep the reserve tidy

Since opening in 1984, the site has been expanded and now has a visitor centre and a cafe.

It is near to the Wash and attracts vast numbers of over-wintering wading birds and wildfowl.

Chris Andrews, visitor experience manager, described the volunteers as "amazing".

"Volunteers are fundamental to achieving our mission as a nature reserve, providing the best habitat we can and helping as many people experience it in the best way they can," he said.

"Involving volunteers in our work revolutionises what we are able to do.”

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