Dog owners invited to walk their canines for charity

22 September 2011

Dog owners invited to walk their canines for charity

The Forestry Commission's Salcey Forest is asking dog owners to help them raise money for stray and abandoned dogs by taking part in a sponsored walk across the forest on Sunday 2 October.

Participants can sign up to the Waggy Walks event and opt to walk the six mile Woodpecker Trail or the shorter two mile Church Path walk to raise money for the Dog’s Trust.

Forest ranger Jo Roberts said “Lots of dogs and their owners regularly enjoy walks here at Salcey Forest so we thought it would be a good way to raise money for a great cause.

“Having two trails of different lengths means people and dogs of all abilities, shapes and sizes can participate.

“It should be a brilliant day, we hope we’ll receive a lot of support from local dog owners”.

For more information visit http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/ourwoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/DD66ABC561165C688025790A0044203C

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NOTES TO EDITOR

Photo caption:

Salcey Forest Cafe owner, Katherine Staniforth will be taking part in the walk with her collie cross Tillie.

About the Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible in England for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woods and forests, and increasing their value to society and the environment.  Forestry makes a real contribution to sustainable development, providing social and environmental benefits arising from planting and managing attractive, as well as productive woodlands.  Further information about the Commission can be found at http://www.forestry.gov.uk/

MEDIA CONTACT

Please contact Jo Roberts, tel: 01780 444920 or email: jo.roberts@forestry.gsi.gov.uk