Caring for Knighton’s Environment

There are a lot of environmental initiatives in Knighton with a number of groups and individuals working hard to make Knighton, and the rest of the world, a better place now and for future generations.

Knighton Town Council runs the local recycling facilities in the car park on Bowling Green Lane.  The materials gathered here are sold to waste merchants and the funds raised are distributed to local good causes and local events.

Knighton has a very active local environment group – Teme Valley Environment Group – that has led and inspired a number of initiatives in the town.  These include a community allotment, planting fruit and nut trees around the town for the enjoyment and benefit of local people, the Zero Miles fruit and veg stall at the Farmers’ market and working with Keep Wales Tidy to improve the local environment through the Tidy Towns scheme.  For more information please visit the Teme Valley Environment Group (TVEG) website.

Knighton Community Woodlands Group is a group of local volunteers who manage woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and members.  Known as The Woodlanders, they work together to provide woodland products, such as logs, whilst maintaining vibrant woodlands for wildlife and for future generations.  The Woodlanders currently manage 2 local woodlands through weekly task days and regular flora and fauna surveys.  They also provide training in woodland management and the safe use of various tools.  If you would like to join them for fresh air, exercise and good company, whilst learning new skills and benefitting the environment, please contact woodland@tveg.org.uk or 01547 520374.