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Article taken from The Herald 27th September 2002 Town and district councillors were given a guided tour of the Rotherlands project last week to see for themselves the work carried out by volunteers in the area. Councillors said they were extremely impressed by the progress that has seen the wetland area behind Penns Place, Petersfield transformed from a neglected and overgrown stretch of river into a managed conservation area rich in wildlife. The walk was led by Ron Allen, the man responsible for drawing up the management plan for the area in 1997. Mr Allen, along with Pat Redhill, the Rotherlands Conservation Group treasurer, was able to answer questions on the area and show councillors exactly what work had been carried out. The work has been carried out by more than 200 dedicated volunteers who have undertaken 17 work parties since 2000. The group has worked hard to control brambles and nettles that had encroached onto meadows and footpaths. Working to the management plan, drawn up in 1997, the group has cleared and improved the footpaths and created protected areas for wildlife including otters and water voles. Mr Allen thanked all the 'unsung' heroes for their help in realising the group's vision of a well-managed conservation area. |
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