Christine Bull has announced her retirement as Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s environment trustee.
Christine was elected as trustee in 2017 and served as chair between 2017 and 2022. She has played a pivotal role in advancing LHCRT’s environmental initiatives, including planting over 4,000 hedging plants, 200 trees and a vast array of flower seeds along the route of the canal to create the Lichfield Canal as a blue-green corridor. She has also coordinated bat surveys, the installation of bird and bat boxes along the towpath, and ensured that the traditional practice of hedge laying has been incorporated into the canal’s route.
As environment trustee and lead of the green and grounds volunteers, Christine has been an integral part of the LHCRT team, bringing with her extensive experience in environmental conservation and a profound passion for the natural world. During her tenure, Christine has been instrumental in leading several key projects, including the development of the Darnford Moors Ecology Park, which now stands as a testament to her commitment to creating sustainable habitats and enhancing biodiversity, and leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit the local ecosystem and community for years to come.
Christine’s leadership and vision have been critical in steering the Trust’s environmental agenda. Her efforts have not only created new habitats for increased biodiversity, but also fostered greater youth community involvement through mentoring around 200 Duke of Edinburgh volunteers, and engaged many scouts, cubs and girl guide groups through tours and talks. Her efforts contributed to the Trust being awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2019.
Christine Bull said:
“I have cherished my time with LHCRT and am proud of what we have achieved together. It has been a privilege to volunteer alongside such a passionate and dedicated team. Although I am retiring from my official duties, I will continue to support the Trust’s mission and its important work to reconnect the Lichfield Canal to the national canal network.”
Carole Mills, Chair of LHCRT, said:
“We are immensely grateful to Christine for her outstanding service and contributions to the Trust. Her work has had a profound impact on the Lichfield Canal restoration. We wish her all the best in her retirement and look forward to continuing the important work she has championed.”
Although Christine has stepped down, LHCRT remains steadfast in its commitment to biodiversity and will continue to build on the immense foundations she has laid.
