Project Title

NATURE RESERVE NETWORK

Code

V6

Project summary

Areas of high ecological value identified by this study should be considered for development as nature reserves and to form a network with other existing sites. Full management plans should be drawn up and actively followed with enhancement for visitor enjoyment via improved access and interpretation.

Project management

Details of suggested management can be found in the Ecological Survey. Any vandalism or damage should be monitored and dealt with as quickly as possible.

Project locations

Large sites.
Wood Royd, Townend Common, Little Don Acid Heathland, Dog Lichen Field, Exchange Sidings and Ellen Cliff Wood (part).

Planning permission

To be checked

Project links

Environmental stewards (A6)
Community tools (C1)
Community composting (C5)
Pocket parks (L10)
Trails (T1, T2, T3, T4)

Economic Implications

Funding - set up costs

Improved visitor access, interpretation and signage.

Funding - running costs

Management work, monitoring and repair of visitor facilities such as footpaths and signs.

Employment

Environmental stewards or Nature Reserve Warden.
Local contractor to carry out visitor improvements.

Tourism

These sites should prove interesting and attractive places to visit.

Social Implications

Community involvement

Community involvement in consultation, volunteers to help with construction, maintenance, management and monitoring of sites.

Schools involvement

School groups can help with management and use reserves as study sites.

Recreational benefits

These should be attractive areas for people to visit and walk around.

Environmental Implications

Local Agenda 21

Protection and enhancement of sites for wildlife and people.

Wildlife

Protection and enhancement will help to preserve and improve the area as a wildlife resource.

Project viability

Constraints

Restricted use of these areas.
Need for management.
Objections from landowner.
Vandalism.