[Adastra] Henfield Common

[Brocklebank, Henri]

Dear Adastrans,

I appreciate that Adastra is a forum that focusses on biological recording chat 
and from time to time veers into other conservation related topics.

In light of this I will keep this brief.


*My email to Dave (copied into his previous post) was not an 'SWT 
position', simply an informal email from me to Dave, to update him on the 
outcome of a meeting.  An SWT position statement is naturally a far more formal 
piece of text with more context and justifications.


*The word 'positive' was used in reflection of the start of the 
meeting, which involved heated discussion between Dave and the Parish Council 
as he described in a previous email.  The fact that we could have some 
constructive discussion after that, I take as positive.


*The unfortunate situation with Henfield PC needed some realism and 
pragmatism as they were legally able to get on with the work without making any 
changes to their proposed plans.  They had been aggravated by the previous 
press work and more press work (either national or local) could have closed the 
door for dialogue entirely.  It is fair to say that SWT and Dave have a 
difference in opinion on this topic.


*SWT can't be everywhere all the time and it is fantastic when local 
naturalists and communities can inform us of issues like this and we respond 
when we are able.  We may not always agree on what the approach is, but as we 
are all essentially wanting to do what is right for the wildlife of Sussex it 
is great when we can strengthen each other and work together.

Cheers
Henri

Strategy Lead - Conservation Policy
Sussex Wildlife Trust







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Re: [Adastra] Park Wood Hellingly for sale!

[Brocklebank, Henri]

Hi Daniel,

Both SWT and the Woodland Trust know about it (details sent to the Woodland 
Trust regional manager last week I think).

Best wishes
Henri (SWT)

From: Adastra [mailto:adastra-boun...@lists.sxbrc.org.uk] On Behalf Of Daniel
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:38 PM
To: Adastra discussion group
Subject: Re: [Adastra] Park Wood Hellingly for sale!

Hi

Do we know if SWT and or the Woodland Trust have been notified? It would be 
terrible to lose more woodland into unknown private ownership!

Dan
Ranger
Crowborough Town Council

From: Adastra [mailto:adastra-boun...@lists.sxbrc.org.uk] On Behalf Of Jo 
Heading
Sent: 25 June 2017 13:44
To: Adastra discussion group
Subject: Re: [Adastra] Park Wood Hellingly for sale!

Hi Dave et al,

Just to let you know that ESCC had management responsibility for Park Wood 
until 2011.   In April 2011, the management was then handed back to its 
owners-the Environment Agency.

Regards,

Jo Heading

Senior Ranger, ESCC

From: D BANGS
Sent: ‎23/‎06/‎2017 22:33
To: Adastra discussion group
Cc: conservation.n...@gmail.com
Subject: [Adastra] Park Wood Hellingly for sale!


I've just been alerted to this proposed sale of Park Wood, Hellingly:

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-48900174.html
It is managed by East Sussex County Council, which will also be trying to shed 
its load of public high nature value land shortly too (see Cabinet agenda for 
27th June),

Dave Bangs





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Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies 
Act. Registered in England, Company No. 698851. Registered Charity No. 207005. 
VAT Registration No. 191 305969. Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West 
Sussex BN5 9SD. Telephone 01273 492630