Chris Monk
Well-known member
(23 May 2007)
http://www.greatfen.org.uk/news.php#crownestate
The Great Fen Project acquires 3,200 acres of land
The Great Fen Project are delighted to announce the acquisition of 3,200 acres (1,295 hectares) of land from The Crown Estate.
This acquisition forms the northern half of the Great Fen Project area and increases the land owned by the project by over 70 per cent.
Once completed, the Great Fen Project will provide protection to internationally important communities of wetland plants and animals once common in the Fens and a habitat for new species. In addition, careful management of resources will see nature conservation and management working hand-in-hand with tourism and other income-generating activities - such as sustainable agriculture and meat production - to guarantee the long term future for the site.
Fenland will be restored in stages working in a productive and consultative relationship with tenant farmers. The Great Fen Project will also develop visitor amenities and educational services as well as boat moorings, walks, bridleways and cycle paths around the site providing access for community and leisure purposes.
Chris Gerrard, Great Fen Project Manager, said:
“This land acquisition is an exciting step forward for the Great Fen Project. It will enable us to realise further the project’s objectives of connecting and enlarging two vitally important National Nature Reserves and achieving the balanced goals of nature conservation, local access tourism and education. We look forward to building a land partnership with our tenants and other local people.”
Nick Harper, Head of Rural Asset Management and Development at The Crown Estate, said:
“The Great Fen project is not only exciting and ambitious but vital if we are to maintain and protect the biodiversity we have long enjoyed in the UK. We are pleased to be able to work with the project team to help realise their vision.”
This acquisition was helped substantially by members of the public who donated towards the Holmewood Estate Appeal mailed out by the Wildlife Trust.
Kelly Dickson, Great Fen Campaign Manager, said:
“We would not have been able to purchase this land without the help of more than 1,200 donors. We are very grateful for their support in this crucial part of our project.”
http://www.greatfen.org.uk/news.php#crownestate
The Great Fen Project acquires 3,200 acres of land
The Great Fen Project are delighted to announce the acquisition of 3,200 acres (1,295 hectares) of land from The Crown Estate.
This acquisition forms the northern half of the Great Fen Project area and increases the land owned by the project by over 70 per cent.
Once completed, the Great Fen Project will provide protection to internationally important communities of wetland plants and animals once common in the Fens and a habitat for new species. In addition, careful management of resources will see nature conservation and management working hand-in-hand with tourism and other income-generating activities - such as sustainable agriculture and meat production - to guarantee the long term future for the site.
Fenland will be restored in stages working in a productive and consultative relationship with tenant farmers. The Great Fen Project will also develop visitor amenities and educational services as well as boat moorings, walks, bridleways and cycle paths around the site providing access for community and leisure purposes.
Chris Gerrard, Great Fen Project Manager, said:
“This land acquisition is an exciting step forward for the Great Fen Project. It will enable us to realise further the project’s objectives of connecting and enlarging two vitally important National Nature Reserves and achieving the balanced goals of nature conservation, local access tourism and education. We look forward to building a land partnership with our tenants and other local people.”
Nick Harper, Head of Rural Asset Management and Development at The Crown Estate, said:
“The Great Fen project is not only exciting and ambitious but vital if we are to maintain and protect the biodiversity we have long enjoyed in the UK. We are pleased to be able to work with the project team to help realise their vision.”
This acquisition was helped substantially by members of the public who donated towards the Holmewood Estate Appeal mailed out by the Wildlife Trust.
Kelly Dickson, Great Fen Campaign Manager, said:
“We would not have been able to purchase this land without the help of more than 1,200 donors. We are very grateful for their support in this crucial part of our project.”
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