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    Rainham Marshes going downhill?

    Excellent points and I never really thought of the cash from Rainham benefiting more remote reserves, it is sad that humans cant seem to give without expecting something in return, but you are right. The cynic in me fears that if Rainham is a great success story, making money, then all reserves...
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    Rainham Marshes going downhill?

    Hi, I see those points, very good thoughts about selfish charity givers who want something in return. It slightly misses my point though. Why not just fence the place off, an achievable amount of money to raise, employ one warden, have volunteers look after and monitor the place. Then you dont...
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    Rainham Marshes going downhill?

    Im maybe going to extremes, but its not about us is it? It is a charity for birds, not a hobby grant. When you donate to WWF they dont go and whack a hut in the rainforest. Public reserves have benefits, of course, but my point is its going a bit too far, veering from its core principle. The...
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    Rainham Marshes going downhill?

    I like the place, I see your points, attracting new interest, and raising funds is important. However, its missing my point. Its a wildlife haven, not a country park, it is there to protect the birds living there, not attract visitors. Why is becoming so focused on flagship reserve, attracting...
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    Rainham Marshes going downhill?

    I like Rainham, the cafe, staff etc and have seen some good birds there. It just seems since its become an RSPB reserve, its becoming more and more infringed upon, which goes against the reason for protecting it in the first place. I understand the reasoning behind one or two large glass fronted...
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    Rainham Marshes going downhill?

    Hi James, I agree with what you said. What I did wonder is what the hell have they done to Purfleet scrape with another big hide and fencing all round it, it looks a mess, and encroaches on more habitat. It can be viewed from the visitors centre anyway? There are plenty of hides, was it really...
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