VOLUNTEERS from the University of Worcester helped an environmental charity build a nature trail in Bransford.

Three students joined forces with four members of Worcester Roots Foundation to build steps along the trail made from old tyres, weave wicker fences and construct a shed as part of a lottery-funded project.

Wes Hudson, Jordan Bloomer and Andy Wager carried out the work on Wednesday, February 25, as part of Student Volunteering Week.

Andy Wager, aged 24, the volunteer and societies coordinator at the university, said: “Volunteering creates a real buzz for students knowing they have made a difference and the skills that you learn can be invaluable.

“Worcester Roots Foundation were really supportive and great fun to work with.

“I am eager to help out on this project again in April and take more students who may want to get involved in the longer term.”

The trail is being built on a piece of disused land at The Fold Eco Cafe Site which was previously used as a railway and tip.

The project, which began in March last year, aims to increase local biodiversity and to educate the community about the benefits of wet woodlands and habitat corridors.

Tash Giaquinto, aged 39, the charity director of Worcester Roots Foundation, said: “We want to bring back the woodland to its former glory.

“It’s absolutely fantastic that the students helped us out.”

It is hoped the trail will be completed by March 2016 when the National Lottery’s funding for the project expires.