There are eight local groups of the trust which help in many ways, including local promation and publicity, recruitment of new members, conservation work on reserves, fund raising and organising events and activities that give nenbers an opportunity to socialise, meet like-minded people and learn more about wildlife and conservation issues.

The High Peak Group of the trust was formed in 1993 after a well attended public meeting in Glossop. As well as complying with the main objects of the trust as set out above, the High Peak Group is a focus for the interests of local people and has a particular interest in wildlife sites in the High Peak area. Our programme of talks for 2008-9 is here. 

It recognises and liaises with other groups in the area having an interest in wildlife. Most public meetings of the group are held in Glossop, but meetings are also held in Bamford, Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Whaley Bridge, as well as other centres of interest in the area.

Walks and study groups are conducted throughout the High Peak area and also farther afield. Studies of local flora and fauna are encouraged and in particular a more systematic recording of observations is promoted. 

The group manages several Derbyshire Wildlife Trust reserves in the High Peak area and seeks active help in working parties on these reserves. The group sees that involvement in the local planning process is an important part of the its work and resists any destruction of wild life sites. It recognises the value of green oases and corridors in the urban context and seeks to promote community involvement in the protection of wildlife and wildlife sites. The trust, and within it the High Peak Group, supported the parliamentary Bill which banning the hunting of wild animals with hounds.

We actively support any efforts to promote a 'greener' environment.