This case study from Parks Community UK highlights how the Friends of Troopers Hill, a volunteer group in Bristol, successfully use a Management Plan to guide long-term stewardship and collaboration with the local government. Troopers Hill, designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1995, is a haven for wildlife and a cherished community space.
Since its first Management Plan in 1992, the group has built a strong partnership with Bristol City Council, ensuring that all site improvements, maintenance activities, and habitat conservation efforts align with shared objectives. The plan allows for structured decision-making, volunteer coordination, and the integration of specialist ecological advice — making it a living document that connects vision with action.
The article underscores that having a management plan is vital for any group seeking meaningful site improvements or formal partnerships. It offers practical lessons on communication, consultation, and adaptive planning while showing how clarity of goals prevents misunderstandings and accelerates funding opportunities.
Having a Management Plan Allows Ambitious Partnership Working to Flourish demonstrates how a clear framework, shared ownership, and community passion can sustain the long-term care of local green spaces — turning a volunteer initiative into a model of collaborative park management.
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