How would you spend £800k on Canvey nature reserve? (From Echo)
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How would you spend £800k on Canvey nature reserve?
4:00pm Wednesday 12th September 2012 in News By Jacqueline McMillan
THE public will be able to have their say on how £800,000 should be spent improving a Canvey nature reserve.
Three wildlife conservation charities are working together to hold public consultations about how to revamp Canvey Wick nature reserve, off Northwick Road.
The wildlife haven is home to hundreds of species of rare insects, including the brown-banded carder bee, the five banded weevil wasp and the Canvey ground beetle.
The Land Trust, owner of the site, the RSPB and Buglife have teamed up and they are asking the public how the money should be used to improve the site.
There have been concerns the reserve is too open to vandalism and arson and there are hints some of the money may be spent making the site more secure.
Simon Pile, South East England estate manager for the Land Trust, said: “I cannot stress enough how unique this site is and how important it is for us to preserve the rare species of wildlife there.
“We’ve had a lot of antisocial behaviour problems with motorbikes going through and people torching the area, which has unfortunately meant it has been in decline. It is crucial for us to secure the site, which we hope to do this autumn.
“We have been meeting with community groups about the programme of work and will be hold ing consultations because we want residents’ input on what improvements should be carried out. A lot of people have visited this site for years and we value their input.”
Putting in better pedestrian access routes and coppicing work have also been suggested, as part of the ambitious plans. However, a final program of work is yet to be finalised. The organisations are also conducting detailed surveys on the different types of species on the site and their requirements, which they hope to publish in the next few months.
The first consultation meeting will be held at the Paddocks Community Centre, in Long Road, Canvey, from 7.30pm tomorrow.
Comments(17)
billericay boy
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5:22pm Wed 12 Sep 12
iknowbetter wrote:When you have zoomed in then rotated then what are you going to do;)
Nice to see solid constructive comments as usual.
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Personally speaking I would suggest the addition of webcams/CCTV which can be viewed online, especialy over the pond area's. There are camera's that can actually be controlled by online users to, like Zoom and rotate.
iknowbetter
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5:28pm Wed 12 Sep 12
billericay boy wrote:Have you missed the point of what the Nature reserve is for?
iknowbetter wrote: Nice to see solid constructive comments as usual. ** Personally speaking I would suggest the addition of webcams/CCTV which can be viewed online, especialy over the pond area's. There are camera's that can actually be controlled by online users to, like Zoom and rotate.When you have zoomed in then rotated then what are you going to do;)
marshman
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6:17pm Wed 12 Sep 12
John T Pharro
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7:09pm Wed 12 Sep 12
Of course where they live they have none of the type of person they describe. Try reading more there is that sort everywhere.
Marshman is the only comment that makes sense. The fencing should be as that surrounding the Canvey West Marsh which the RSPB have installed which has mostly prevented abuse.
billericay boy
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7:19pm Wed 12 Sep 12
marshman wrote:Isn't that what the Israelis said to the Palestinians.
If the site really is as important as we're forever being told (England's Rainforest etc.) then it needs to be secured behind palisade fencing and access restricted. It's the only way to preserve it.
APR
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10:30pm Wed 12 Sep 12
iknowbetter
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11:29pm Wed 12 Sep 12
APR wrote:I think your mistaking the fact its run by the RSPB , APR and not the Council.. lol
Most of the money will probably go in consultancy fees.
Brunning999
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7:26am Thu 13 Sep 12
John T Pharro wrote:That is not right we have no thugs or loud mouth morons in our road.
What a lovely lot of constructive comments from the majority of the posts, not!!
Of course where they live they have none of the type of person they describe. Try reading more there is that sort everywhere.
Marshman is the only comment that makes sense. The fencing should be as that surrounding the Canvey West Marsh which the RSPB have installed which has mostly prevented abuse.
InTheKnowOk
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8:58am Thu 13 Sep 12
DCLEIGH
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9:46am Thu 13 Sep 12
How about employing 100 more workers to finish Sadlers Farm.
How about giving 10,000 schoolchildren a free trip to the nature reserve and get them interested in conservation.
How about starting 10 new busineses on Canvey which wil generate jobs and revenue.
How about getting your priorities right.
iknowbetter
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10:45am Thu 13 Sep 12
Just because the Local Council cant get it right.
iknowbetter
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12:55pm Thu 13 Sep 12
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How about employing 100 more workers to finish Sadlers Farm.** Again that's the responsibility of CPBC and not RSPB.
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How about giving 10,000 schoolchildren a free trip to the nature reserve and get them interested in conservation.*** Not a bad idea but my understanding is entry to the reserve is FREE for all, maybe the local Council and schools should look into this and get together with the RSPB and buglife, i'm sure they would welcome the idea.
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How about starting 10 new busineses on Canvey which wil generate jobs and revenue.** Isn't that what Ray Howard and Pam Challis already promised after spending 18+ million on a road to nowhere? Maybe you should have a word with THEM, and ask why it hasn't happened yet?
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How about getting your priorities right.** How about you read the article properly because from where i'm standing I would say RSPB and Buglife have already, the money THEY have raised is being invested in what they DO, and they have the foresight to ask residents how it should be spent on their project.
I do hope this has answered you questions. :)
John T Pharro
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7:05pm Thu 13 Sep 12
Brunning999 wrote:Nor do I. Just people with a sense of community who don't slag off everyone who doesn't live on Canvey.
John T Pharro wrote:That is not right we have no thugs or loud mouth morons in our road.
What a lovely lot of constructive comments from the majority of the posts, not!!
Of course where they live they have none of the type of person they describe. Try reading more there is that sort everywhere.
Marshman is the only comment that makes sense. The fencing should be as that surrounding the Canvey West Marsh which the RSPB have installed which has mostly prevented abuse.
John T Pharro
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7:11pm Thu 13 Sep 12
iknowbetter wrote:Cor, as my old Nan said trying to educate a fool is a waste of time and money. I agree and understand exactly what you are trying to say, it should be obvious, but then.... back to original sentence!!
How about giving 800 poorer families £1,000 each to help with this winter's fuel prices and school uniforms.** Not the responsibility of the RSPB, that's the Councils job.
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How about employing 100 more workers to finish Sadlers Farm.** Again that's the responsibility of CPBC and not RSPB.
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How about giving 10,000 schoolchildren a free trip to the nature reserve and get them interested in conservation.*** Not a bad idea but my understanding is entry to the reserve is FREE for all, maybe the local Council and schools should look into this and get together with the RSPB and buglife, i'm sure they would welcome the idea.
**
How about starting 10 new busineses on Canvey which wil generate jobs and revenue.** Isn't that what Ray Howard and Pam Challis already promised after spending 18+ million on a road to nowhere? Maybe you should have a word with THEM, and ask why it hasn't happened yet?
**
How about getting your priorities right.** How about you read the article properly because from where i'm standing I would say RSPB and Buglife have already, the money THEY have raised is being invested in what they DO, and they have the foresight to ask residents how it should be spent on their project.
I do hope this has answered you questions. :)
avril1
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11:26am Fri 14 Sep 12
I worry for my kids future on canvey will anything ever change.
iknowbetter
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9:41am Sat 15 Sep 12
avril1 wrote:Some people are just so THICK!!!
I would to know why £800k needs to be spent wasted on canveys nature reserve , when the money could be spent more wisley like something built for our childrens future. Example a youth centre for them to go to keep them off the streets.
I worry for my kids future on canvey will anything ever change.
iknowbetter says...
5:18pm Wed 12 Sep 12
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Personally speaking I would suggest the addition of webcams/CCTV which can be viewed online, especialy over the pond area's. There are camera's that can actually be controlled by online users to, like Zoom and rotate.