About Us:
Established in 1987, the group exists to promote interest in and conservation of wildlife and habitats in the Bradford area. 

A good example of our work is the creation and maintenance of a butterfly meadow on land at Shipley station, carried out in partnership with the Yorkshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation. Read more about us.

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​December 2025: BUWG is sad to have to announce the death of our honorary President Les Barnett, a founder member of the group in 1987. He was such a knowledgeable person, especially on botany, who worked tirelessly to achieve many successes in protecting and establishing new wildlife sites. Click here to read a piece he wrote when the group marked its 25th anniversary.

If you have memories of Les which you'd like to share for our newsletter, please leave them via our contact form HERE.

 

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