Balaams Wood is 6.5 acres of ancient woodland on the edge of the Frankley estate, between Rubery Lane and New Street.

Our group help to maintain the wood, the adjoining grassland and the balancing lake on the Birmingham Great Park development. This area is home to many species of wildflowers, birds and insects.

The groups activities include clean-ups, surveys, projects with local play schemes and much more ! Everyone is very welcome so why not come along and make some new friends !


We have also been granted funding from the Community Network South West for the Friends of Balaams Wood to set up a project helping ex MG Rover workers and other jobseekers to develop new skills.  Courses will be free and will offer an accreditation.  The courses will be provided by the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers and will be around creating fishing pegs and a wildlife island on the lake at Great Park.  Anyone interested should contact Penny 453 3396 or Beth 447 7106 for details.

Our future plans include gaining Local Nature Reserve status for Balaams Wood and the adjoining grassland..

All activities are free; we are friendly and informal, so why not come along and join us, everyone is welcome.

Environmental tip!!! check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/birmingham_freecycle/
and stop filling up landfill sites, dispose of your unwanted items to someone else who needs them!

Contact Details:
Chair Bob Smith
Treasurer Roy James
Secretary Penny Moore
Tel:- 0121 453 3396
E-mail: balaamswood@mmoore57.freeserve.co.uk

Longbridge Ward Ranger
Matt Barker provides activities around environment and conservation for children. She can be contacted at Lickey Hills Visitor Centre

Tel: 0121 447 7106