CONSERVATIONISTS have completed a three-year project to protect a precious patch of 7,000-year-old woodland in Lincolnshire.
Since 2007, £175,000 worth of work has been carried out on Goltho Wood, north east of Lincoln, by the Woodland Trust.
And, after planting 30,000 native tree saplings as a buffer around the ancient limewood, and creating 20 hectares of wildflower rich grassland, ponds, wet woodland and marshland, the scheme has finished and wildlife-lovers can visit the site, near Wragby.
Liz McLelland, of the Woodland Trust, said: "Goltho Wood is one of the trust's standout sites in Lincolnshire and the benefits of the work, generously funded by SITA Trust can already be clearly seen.
"We'd love people across Lincolnshire to visit and see the fruits of our labour.
"The 30,000 new trees will create habitat corridors between the existing ancient woodland and provide homes for everything from Pipistrelle bats and herons to dormice and white admiral butterflies."
Surveys have already shown that many bird species, such as teal, lapwing and geese are overwintering on water meadows created at the wood, and there has been evidence of otters colonising in the vicinity of dams that have been created to periodically flood adjacent meadows.
The work has also involved hundreds of local residents helping to plant the thousands of native trees, with volunteers taking part in research and even holding talks for local groups.
Jools Granville of the ethical funding organisation the SITA Trust said: "It is always very inspiring to be involved in a project that helps to ignite people's passion for the natural world.
"Funding of £175,000 has enabled years of very hard work by The Woodland Trust and countless members of the general public to make Goltho Wood a place where the diverse wonders of nature can be enjoyed for generations to come."
For more information about the work and to find out how to visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ wood/wragby
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/7-000-year-old-haven-precious-wildlife/article-2965242-detail/article.html
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Project to protect 7,000-year-old haven for wildlife is completed
CONSERVATIONISTS have completed a three-year project to protect a precious patch of 7,000-year-old woodland in Lincolnshire.
Since 2007, £175,000 worth of work has been carried out on Goltho Wood, north east of Lincoln, by the Woodland Trust.
And, after planting 30,000 native tree saplings as a buffer around the ancient limewood, and creating 20 hectares of wildflower rich grassland, ponds, wet woodland and marshland, the scheme has finished and wildlife-lovers can visit the site, near Wragby.
Liz McLelland, of the Woodland Trust, said: "Goltho Wood is one of the trust's standout sites in Lincolnshire and the benefits of the work, generously funded by SITA Trust can already be clearly seen.
"We'd love people across Lincolnshire to visit and see the fruits of our labour.
"The 30,000 new trees will create habitat corridors between the existing ancient woodland and provide homes for everything from Pipistrelle bats and herons to dormice and white admiral butterflies."
Surveys have already shown that many bird species, such as teal, lapwing and geese are overwintering on water meadows created at the wood, and there has been evidence of otters colonising in the vicinity of dams that have been created to periodically flood adjacent meadows.
The work has also involved hundreds of local residents helping to plant the thousands of native trees, with volunteers taking part in research and even holding talks for local groups.
Jools Granville of the ethical funding organisation the SITA Trust said: "It is always very inspiring to be involved in a project that helps to ignite people's passion for the natural world.
"Funding of £175,000 has enabled years of very hard work by The Woodland Trust and countless members of the general public to make Goltho Wood a place where the diverse wonders of nature can be enjoyed for generations to come."
For more information about the work and to find out how to visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ wood/wragby
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/7-000-year-old-haven-precious-wildlife/article-2965242-detail/article.html
Since 2007, £175,000 worth of work has been carried out on Goltho Wood, north east of Lincoln, by the Woodland Trust.
And, after planting 30,000 native tree saplings as a buffer around the ancient limewood, and creating 20 hectares of wildflower rich grassland, ponds, wet woodland and marshland, the scheme has finished and wildlife-lovers can visit the site, near Wragby.
Liz McLelland, of the Woodland Trust, said: "Goltho Wood is one of the trust's standout sites in Lincolnshire and the benefits of the work, generously funded by SITA Trust can already be clearly seen.
"We'd love people across Lincolnshire to visit and see the fruits of our labour.
"The 30,000 new trees will create habitat corridors between the existing ancient woodland and provide homes for everything from Pipistrelle bats and herons to dormice and white admiral butterflies."
Surveys have already shown that many bird species, such as teal, lapwing and geese are overwintering on water meadows created at the wood, and there has been evidence of otters colonising in the vicinity of dams that have been created to periodically flood adjacent meadows.
The work has also involved hundreds of local residents helping to plant the thousands of native trees, with volunteers taking part in research and even holding talks for local groups.
Jools Granville of the ethical funding organisation the SITA Trust said: "It is always very inspiring to be involved in a project that helps to ignite people's passion for the natural world.
"Funding of £175,000 has enabled years of very hard work by The Woodland Trust and countless members of the general public to make Goltho Wood a place where the diverse wonders of nature can be enjoyed for generations to come."
For more information about the work and to find out how to visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ wood/wragby
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/7-000-year-old-haven-precious-wildlife/article-2965242-detail/article.html
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Rare Arctic bird found in county as polar conditions are forecast for two weeks
FREEZING polar conditions have reached Lincolnshire – and they've brought a rare Arctic bird with them.
A grey and white speckled Arctic buzzard, drawn down from the frozen north, has created quite a stir since it was found injured near Lincoln by an RSPCA officer.
It was taken to the city's Park View Veterinary Surgery and treated before being handed over to staff at the Weirfield Wildlife Hospital in Rookery Lane, Lincoln.
The bird, more commonly known as the rough-legged buzzard, is thought to be one of only four to have been ringed in Britain.
Park View practice manager Sara Allwood said: "It certainly brought the weather with it."
Weirfield spokesman Alison Townsend said the male bird would be comfortable with the cold snap after a lifetime of dealing with freezing Arctic conditions.
She said: "I've worked with wildlife for 20 years and I have never seen one before.
"I was quite concerned that he wouldn't survive, but after a few days, he started eating.
"His leg is much better and he is ready to go again, so I will probably release him over the weekend, depending on the weather."
According to experts, the Arctic buzzard – which differs from the common buzzard by its larger size, pale colours and feathered legs – migrates from the north in autumn and could well stay in the area until next spring.
Alan Ball, British Trust for Ornithology spokesman, of Sleaford, said: "They are a rare sight in Lincolnshire and we took the chance to tag this bird as there are so few in the wild that are tracked.
"The chance of seeing the same bird again is less than 10 per cent. It really is smashing up close."
Rachel Shaw, spokesman for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, said there had been several sightings made of the birds.
She said: "It is likely that it has been a good breeding year, but now there may be a lack of food, causing them to cross the North Sea.
"Common buzzards are found in the county in high numbers. They look very similar and can be difficult to tell apart."
The freezing temperatures are set to continue for the next two weeks, according to experts.
Helen Chivers, of the Met Office, said: "Today will see a light coating of snow and tomorrow there could be between 2cm and 5cm of snow across Lincoln city and the wider county area.
"It will drop to about -5C overnight, with widespread frosty conditions."
The cold snap comes just days after the Met Office said this year was the warmest in history.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/ARCTIC-BUZZARD-COMES-COLD/article-2943752-detail/article.html
A grey and white speckled Arctic buzzard, drawn down from the frozen north, has created quite a stir since it was found injured near Lincoln by an RSPCA officer.
It was taken to the city's Park View Veterinary Surgery and treated before being handed over to staff at the Weirfield Wildlife Hospital in Rookery Lane, Lincoln.
The bird, more commonly known as the rough-legged buzzard, is thought to be one of only four to have been ringed in Britain.
Park View practice manager Sara Allwood said: "It certainly brought the weather with it."
Weirfield spokesman Alison Townsend said the male bird would be comfortable with the cold snap after a lifetime of dealing with freezing Arctic conditions.
She said: "I've worked with wildlife for 20 years and I have never seen one before.
"I was quite concerned that he wouldn't survive, but after a few days, he started eating.
"His leg is much better and he is ready to go again, so I will probably release him over the weekend, depending on the weather."
According to experts, the Arctic buzzard – which differs from the common buzzard by its larger size, pale colours and feathered legs – migrates from the north in autumn and could well stay in the area until next spring.
Alan Ball, British Trust for Ornithology spokesman, of Sleaford, said: "They are a rare sight in Lincolnshire and we took the chance to tag this bird as there are so few in the wild that are tracked.
"The chance of seeing the same bird again is less than 10 per cent. It really is smashing up close."
Rachel Shaw, spokesman for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, said there had been several sightings made of the birds.
She said: "It is likely that it has been a good breeding year, but now there may be a lack of food, causing them to cross the North Sea.
"Common buzzards are found in the county in high numbers. They look very similar and can be difficult to tell apart."
The freezing temperatures are set to continue for the next two weeks, according to experts.
Helen Chivers, of the Met Office, said: "Today will see a light coating of snow and tomorrow there could be between 2cm and 5cm of snow across Lincoln city and the wider county area.
"It will drop to about -5C overnight, with widespread frosty conditions."
The cold snap comes just days after the Met Office said this year was the warmest in history.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/ARCTIC-BUZZARD-COMES-COLD/article-2943752-detail/article.html
Rare Arctic bird found in county as polar conditions are forecast for two weeks
FREEZING polar conditions have reached Lincolnshire – and they've brought a rare Arctic bird with them.
A grey and white speckled Arctic buzzard, drawn down from the frozen north, has created quite a stir since it was found injured near Lincoln by an RSPCA officer.
It was taken to the city's Park View Veterinary Surgery and treated before being handed over to staff at the Weirfield Wildlife Hospital in Rookery Lane, Lincoln.
The bird, more commonly known as the rough-legged buzzard, is thought to be one of only four to have been ringed in Britain.
Park View practice manager Sara Allwood said: "It certainly brought the weather with it."
Weirfield spokesman Alison Townsend said the male bird would be comfortable with the cold snap after a lifetime of dealing with freezing Arctic conditions.
She said: "I've worked with wildlife for 20 years and I have never seen one before.
"I was quite concerned that he wouldn't survive, but after a few days, he started eating.
"His leg is much better and he is ready to go again, so I will probably release him over the weekend, depending on the weather."
According to experts, the Arctic buzzard – which differs from the common buzzard by its larger size, pale colours and feathered legs – migrates from the north in autumn and could well stay in the area until next spring.
Alan Ball, British Trust for Ornithology spokesman, of Sleaford, said: "They are a rare sight in Lincolnshire and we took the chance to tag this bird as there are so few in the wild that are tracked.
"The chance of seeing the same bird again is less than 10 per cent. It really is smashing up close."
Rachel Shaw, spokesman for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, said there had been several sightings made of the birds.
She said: "It is likely that it has been a good breeding year, but now there may be a lack of food, causing them to cross the North Sea.
"Common buzzards are found in the county in high numbers. They look very similar and can be difficult to tell apart."
The freezing temperatures are set to continue for the next two weeks, according to experts.
Helen Chivers, of the Met Office, said: "Today will see a light coating of snow and tomorrow there could be between 2cm and 5cm of snow across Lincoln city and the wider county area.
"It will drop to about -5C overnight, with widespread frosty conditions."
The cold snap comes just days after the Met Office said this year was the warmest in history.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/ARCTIC-BUZZARD-COMES-COLD/article-2943752-detail/article.html
A grey and white speckled Arctic buzzard, drawn down from the frozen north, has created quite a stir since it was found injured near Lincoln by an RSPCA officer.
It was taken to the city's Park View Veterinary Surgery and treated before being handed over to staff at the Weirfield Wildlife Hospital in Rookery Lane, Lincoln.
The bird, more commonly known as the rough-legged buzzard, is thought to be one of only four to have been ringed in Britain.
Park View practice manager Sara Allwood said: "It certainly brought the weather with it."
Weirfield spokesman Alison Townsend said the male bird would be comfortable with the cold snap after a lifetime of dealing with freezing Arctic conditions.
She said: "I've worked with wildlife for 20 years and I have never seen one before.
"I was quite concerned that he wouldn't survive, but after a few days, he started eating.
"His leg is much better and he is ready to go again, so I will probably release him over the weekend, depending on the weather."
According to experts, the Arctic buzzard – which differs from the common buzzard by its larger size, pale colours and feathered legs – migrates from the north in autumn and could well stay in the area until next spring.
Alan Ball, British Trust for Ornithology spokesman, of Sleaford, said: "They are a rare sight in Lincolnshire and we took the chance to tag this bird as there are so few in the wild that are tracked.
"The chance of seeing the same bird again is less than 10 per cent. It really is smashing up close."
Rachel Shaw, spokesman for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, said there had been several sightings made of the birds.
She said: "It is likely that it has been a good breeding year, but now there may be a lack of food, causing them to cross the North Sea.
"Common buzzards are found in the county in high numbers. They look very similar and can be difficult to tell apart."
The freezing temperatures are set to continue for the next two weeks, according to experts.
Helen Chivers, of the Met Office, said: "Today will see a light coating of snow and tomorrow there could be between 2cm and 5cm of snow across Lincoln city and the wider county area.
"It will drop to about -5C overnight, with widespread frosty conditions."
The cold snap comes just days after the Met Office said this year was the warmest in history.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/ARCTIC-BUZZARD-COMES-COLD/article-2943752-detail/article.html
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Reward over shooting of Osprey in Lincolnshire
The RSPB has offered a £1,000 reward for information in connection with the shooting of an Osprey in Lincolnshire.
The young bird, which was tagged in Sweden, was found near a fish farm at Hundon Manor, Caister.
Lincolnshire Police said veterinary tests revealed that it had been shot twice with a shotgun.
Mark Thomas, RSPB investigations officer, said: "The shooting and subsequent death of this bird is sickening."
The Osprey became extinct in Britain between 1916 and 1954 because of illegal persecution.
The bird was one of three chicks hatched from a nest in Spjutholmen, Sweden in June 2010 and during its short life had crossed the North Sea and was well on course to undertake its first migration to Africa.
Wildlife crime officer for Lincolnshire Police, Nigel Lound said: "We know this bird was ringed in Sweden and was only 86 days old.
"These birds are extremely rare and it is terrible that one has been shot in Lincolnshire. We need anyone who has any information to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-11772772
The young bird, which was tagged in Sweden, was found near a fish farm at Hundon Manor, Caister.
Lincolnshire Police said veterinary tests revealed that it had been shot twice with a shotgun.
Mark Thomas, RSPB investigations officer, said: "The shooting and subsequent death of this bird is sickening."
The Osprey became extinct in Britain between 1916 and 1954 because of illegal persecution.
The bird was one of three chicks hatched from a nest in Spjutholmen, Sweden in June 2010 and during its short life had crossed the North Sea and was well on course to undertake its first migration to Africa.
Wildlife crime officer for Lincolnshire Police, Nigel Lound said: "We know this bird was ringed in Sweden and was only 86 days old.
"These birds are extremely rare and it is terrible that one has been shot in Lincolnshire. We need anyone who has any information to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-11772772
Reward over shooting of Osprey in Lincolnshire
The RSPB has offered a £1,000 reward for information in connection with the shooting of an Osprey in Lincolnshire.
The young bird, which was tagged in Sweden, was found near a fish farm at Hundon Manor, Caister.
Lincolnshire Police said veterinary tests revealed that it had been shot twice with a shotgun.
Mark Thomas, RSPB investigations officer, said: "The shooting and subsequent death of this bird is sickening."
The Osprey became extinct in Britain between 1916 and 1954 because of illegal persecution.
The bird was one of three chicks hatched from a nest in Spjutholmen, Sweden in June 2010 and during its short life had crossed the North Sea and was well on course to undertake its first migration to Africa.
Wildlife crime officer for Lincolnshire Police, Nigel Lound said: "We know this bird was ringed in Sweden and was only 86 days old.
"These birds are extremely rare and it is terrible that one has been shot in Lincolnshire. We need anyone who has any information to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-11772772
The young bird, which was tagged in Sweden, was found near a fish farm at Hundon Manor, Caister.
Lincolnshire Police said veterinary tests revealed that it had been shot twice with a shotgun.
Mark Thomas, RSPB investigations officer, said: "The shooting and subsequent death of this bird is sickening."
The Osprey became extinct in Britain between 1916 and 1954 because of illegal persecution.
The bird was one of three chicks hatched from a nest in Spjutholmen, Sweden in June 2010 and during its short life had crossed the North Sea and was well on course to undertake its first migration to Africa.
Wildlife crime officer for Lincolnshire Police, Nigel Lound said: "We know this bird was ringed in Sweden and was only 86 days old.
"These birds are extremely rare and it is terrible that one has been shot in Lincolnshire. We need anyone who has any information to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-11772772
Sunday, October 17, 2010
The changing face of the coastline
ARCHITECT Paul Jones has designed the wildlife facility of the future. Paul’s concept for a wildlife visitor centre and observatory takes account of sea level rises and coastal erosion.
Paul, who is director of architecture programmes at Northumbria University’s School of the Built Environment, entered his design in an international competition, which attracted 80 submissions from around the world.
Now Paul’s creation has been commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and Arts Council England.
Featuring observatory, art gallery and cafe facilities, it will be built at Huttoft sands in Lincolnshire.
Central to Paul’s design is that the building should be future-proofed.
So he had to take into account predicted climate change coastal erosion rates and sea level rises, particularly as the flat lands of Lincolnshire have suffered from tide surge flooding in the past.
Paul’s answer was a lightweight steel and timber building that could be factory-built in pieces and then assembled on site.
“Because it is being built indoors and not outside where we would be fighting the elements, the quality of the finish will be superb,” he says.
If sea rise or erosion threats present themselves, the structure can be easily dismantled and moved.
The 40-metre long building only touches the ground on pillars in half a dozen places.
“It sits lightly on the landscape,” says Paul.
Extensive glazing also makes the most of views across the sands and the sea, and towards the countryside at the rear.
“It is important that the centre connects with its landscape and gives fine views because there are amazing bird migrations along the coast. It is a birdwatchers’ paradise,” says Paul.
The building, which will cost £500,000 to construct, will also function independently of services like power and water.
Its power will come from a wind turbine and ground source heat pump, rainwater will be captured and waste composted.
Paul is working with Newcastle Surface Light Space Architects and Blyth fabrication company Draughtec, with a completion date for the building in a year’s time.
He believes that the building could be a blueprint for similar visitor centres elsewhere. “It would be ideal for a place like Druridge Bay in Northumberland,” he says.
The Druridge Bay Partnership is keen to involve local communities and individuals in developing its Coal and Coast Project over the next year.
Its aim is to ensure that by 2025, Druridge Bay will be recognised nationally for the outstanding quality of its landscape and environment and that the positive management of the area will lead to increased visitor numbers and stronger communities.
Natural England’s regional director for the North East, Rob Aubrook, joined other partners in welcoming the new initiative at an official launch at Druridge Bay Country Park.
He said: “The Druridge Bay coastline is treasured for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes and is already a special place where people, wildlife and heritage successfully rub shoulders.
“I hope that everyone who cherishes this part of Northumberland will get involved with this initiative over the next year whether by commenting on project proposals, supporting an event or taking part in volunteer activities.
“By working at a landscape-scale and connecting existing habitats and creating new ones, the project is very much in tune with both the thinking in the Government’s Natural Environment White Paper and the findings of Making Space for Nature, the recent review of England’s wildlife sites.
“It’s great news that Northumberland is leading the way with this kind of initiative.”
Earlier this year Northumberland Wildlife Trust was awarded £81,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards funding the development of the project .
The HLF has earmarked a further £1,817,900 for the Druridge Bay Partnership to fund the employment of a team to deliver the scheme over five years .
The Partnership is made up of Northumberland County Council, seven town and parish councils, the National Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust plus local businesses and farmers in the Druridge Bay area.
Steve Scoffin, the Partnership’s Druridge Bay development manager, said: “Involving people and communities in shaping these projects is critical to their success.
“No matter the depth of knowledge and expertise that exists within the Partnership, what’s really important is that we develop and deliver projects that make a real change on the ground – that has to involve people who live and work in the area, and those who come to enjoy it.”
As part of the project, a Druridge Bay photographic competition has been launched with the help of Amble Photographic Group.
It will run until July next year, with categories of People, Place, Heritage and Wildlife.
ENVIRONMENT Editor
TONY HENDERSON
http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/environment-news/2010/10/16/the-changing-face-of-the-coastline-61634-27482092/2/#ixzz12d3qSWZt
Paul, who is director of architecture programmes at Northumbria University’s School of the Built Environment, entered his design in an international competition, which attracted 80 submissions from around the world.
Now Paul’s creation has been commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and Arts Council England.
Featuring observatory, art gallery and cafe facilities, it will be built at Huttoft sands in Lincolnshire.
Central to Paul’s design is that the building should be future-proofed.
So he had to take into account predicted climate change coastal erosion rates and sea level rises, particularly as the flat lands of Lincolnshire have suffered from tide surge flooding in the past.
Paul’s answer was a lightweight steel and timber building that could be factory-built in pieces and then assembled on site.
“Because it is being built indoors and not outside where we would be fighting the elements, the quality of the finish will be superb,” he says.
If sea rise or erosion threats present themselves, the structure can be easily dismantled and moved.
The 40-metre long building only touches the ground on pillars in half a dozen places.
“It sits lightly on the landscape,” says Paul.
Extensive glazing also makes the most of views across the sands and the sea, and towards the countryside at the rear.
“It is important that the centre connects with its landscape and gives fine views because there are amazing bird migrations along the coast. It is a birdwatchers’ paradise,” says Paul.
The building, which will cost £500,000 to construct, will also function independently of services like power and water.
Its power will come from a wind turbine and ground source heat pump, rainwater will be captured and waste composted.
Paul is working with Newcastle Surface Light Space Architects and Blyth fabrication company Draughtec, with a completion date for the building in a year’s time.
He believes that the building could be a blueprint for similar visitor centres elsewhere. “It would be ideal for a place like Druridge Bay in Northumberland,” he says.
The Druridge Bay Partnership is keen to involve local communities and individuals in developing its Coal and Coast Project over the next year.
Its aim is to ensure that by 2025, Druridge Bay will be recognised nationally for the outstanding quality of its landscape and environment and that the positive management of the area will lead to increased visitor numbers and stronger communities.
Natural England’s regional director for the North East, Rob Aubrook, joined other partners in welcoming the new initiative at an official launch at Druridge Bay Country Park.
He said: “The Druridge Bay coastline is treasured for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes and is already a special place where people, wildlife and heritage successfully rub shoulders.
“I hope that everyone who cherishes this part of Northumberland will get involved with this initiative over the next year whether by commenting on project proposals, supporting an event or taking part in volunteer activities.
“By working at a landscape-scale and connecting existing habitats and creating new ones, the project is very much in tune with both the thinking in the Government’s Natural Environment White Paper and the findings of Making Space for Nature, the recent review of England’s wildlife sites.
“It’s great news that Northumberland is leading the way with this kind of initiative.”
Earlier this year Northumberland Wildlife Trust was awarded £81,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards funding the development of the project .
The HLF has earmarked a further £1,817,900 for the Druridge Bay Partnership to fund the employment of a team to deliver the scheme over five years .
The Partnership is made up of Northumberland County Council, seven town and parish councils, the National Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust plus local businesses and farmers in the Druridge Bay area.
Steve Scoffin, the Partnership’s Druridge Bay development manager, said: “Involving people and communities in shaping these projects is critical to their success.
“No matter the depth of knowledge and expertise that exists within the Partnership, what’s really important is that we develop and deliver projects that make a real change on the ground – that has to involve people who live and work in the area, and those who come to enjoy it.”
As part of the project, a Druridge Bay photographic competition has been launched with the help of Amble Photographic Group.
It will run until July next year, with categories of People, Place, Heritage and Wildlife.
ENVIRONMENT Editor
TONY HENDERSON
http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/environment-news/2010/10/16/the-changing-face-of-the-coastline-61634-27482092/2/#ixzz12d3qSWZt
The changing face of the coastline
ARCHITECT Paul Jones has designed the wildlife facility of the future. Paul’s concept for a wildlife visitor centre and observatory takes account of sea level rises and coastal erosion.
Paul, who is director of architecture programmes at Northumbria University’s School of the Built Environment, entered his design in an international competition, which attracted 80 submissions from around the world.
Now Paul’s creation has been commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and Arts Council England.
Featuring observatory, art gallery and cafe facilities, it will be built at Huttoft sands in Lincolnshire.
Central to Paul’s design is that the building should be future-proofed.
So he had to take into account predicted climate change coastal erosion rates and sea level rises, particularly as the flat lands of Lincolnshire have suffered from tide surge flooding in the past.
Paul’s answer was a lightweight steel and timber building that could be factory-built in pieces and then assembled on site.
“Because it is being built indoors and not outside where we would be fighting the elements, the quality of the finish will be superb,” he says.
If sea rise or erosion threats present themselves, the structure can be easily dismantled and moved.
The 40-metre long building only touches the ground on pillars in half a dozen places.
“It sits lightly on the landscape,” says Paul.
Extensive glazing also makes the most of views across the sands and the sea, and towards the countryside at the rear.
“It is important that the centre connects with its landscape and gives fine views because there are amazing bird migrations along the coast. It is a birdwatchers’ paradise,” says Paul.
The building, which will cost £500,000 to construct, will also function independently of services like power and water.
Its power will come from a wind turbine and ground source heat pump, rainwater will be captured and waste composted.
Paul is working with Newcastle Surface Light Space Architects and Blyth fabrication company Draughtec, with a completion date for the building in a year’s time.
He believes that the building could be a blueprint for similar visitor centres elsewhere. “It would be ideal for a place like Druridge Bay in Northumberland,” he says.
The Druridge Bay Partnership is keen to involve local communities and individuals in developing its Coal and Coast Project over the next year.
Its aim is to ensure that by 2025, Druridge Bay will be recognised nationally for the outstanding quality of its landscape and environment and that the positive management of the area will lead to increased visitor numbers and stronger communities.
Natural England’s regional director for the North East, Rob Aubrook, joined other partners in welcoming the new initiative at an official launch at Druridge Bay Country Park.
He said: “The Druridge Bay coastline is treasured for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes and is already a special place where people, wildlife and heritage successfully rub shoulders.
“I hope that everyone who cherishes this part of Northumberland will get involved with this initiative over the next year whether by commenting on project proposals, supporting an event or taking part in volunteer activities.
“By working at a landscape-scale and connecting existing habitats and creating new ones, the project is very much in tune with both the thinking in the Government’s Natural Environment White Paper and the findings of Making Space for Nature, the recent review of England’s wildlife sites.
“It’s great news that Northumberland is leading the way with this kind of initiative.”
Earlier this year Northumberland Wildlife Trust was awarded £81,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards funding the development of the project .
The HLF has earmarked a further £1,817,900 for the Druridge Bay Partnership to fund the employment of a team to deliver the scheme over five years .
The Partnership is made up of Northumberland County Council, seven town and parish councils, the National Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust plus local businesses and farmers in the Druridge Bay area.
Steve Scoffin, the Partnership’s Druridge Bay development manager, said: “Involving people and communities in shaping these projects is critical to their success.
“No matter the depth of knowledge and expertise that exists within the Partnership, what’s really important is that we develop and deliver projects that make a real change on the ground – that has to involve people who live and work in the area, and those who come to enjoy it.”
As part of the project, a Druridge Bay photographic competition has been launched with the help of Amble Photographic Group.
It will run until July next year, with categories of People, Place, Heritage and Wildlife.
ENVIRONMENT Editor
TONY HENDERSON
http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/environment-news/2010/10/16/the-changing-face-of-the-coastline-61634-27482092/2/#ixzz12d3qSWZt
Paul, who is director of architecture programmes at Northumbria University’s School of the Built Environment, entered his design in an international competition, which attracted 80 submissions from around the world.
Now Paul’s creation has been commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and Arts Council England.
Featuring observatory, art gallery and cafe facilities, it will be built at Huttoft sands in Lincolnshire.
Central to Paul’s design is that the building should be future-proofed.
So he had to take into account predicted climate change coastal erosion rates and sea level rises, particularly as the flat lands of Lincolnshire have suffered from tide surge flooding in the past.
Paul’s answer was a lightweight steel and timber building that could be factory-built in pieces and then assembled on site.
“Because it is being built indoors and not outside where we would be fighting the elements, the quality of the finish will be superb,” he says.
If sea rise or erosion threats present themselves, the structure can be easily dismantled and moved.
The 40-metre long building only touches the ground on pillars in half a dozen places.
“It sits lightly on the landscape,” says Paul.
Extensive glazing also makes the most of views across the sands and the sea, and towards the countryside at the rear.
“It is important that the centre connects with its landscape and gives fine views because there are amazing bird migrations along the coast. It is a birdwatchers’ paradise,” says Paul.
The building, which will cost £500,000 to construct, will also function independently of services like power and water.
Its power will come from a wind turbine and ground source heat pump, rainwater will be captured and waste composted.
Paul is working with Newcastle Surface Light Space Architects and Blyth fabrication company Draughtec, with a completion date for the building in a year’s time.
He believes that the building could be a blueprint for similar visitor centres elsewhere. “It would be ideal for a place like Druridge Bay in Northumberland,” he says.
The Druridge Bay Partnership is keen to involve local communities and individuals in developing its Coal and Coast Project over the next year.
Its aim is to ensure that by 2025, Druridge Bay will be recognised nationally for the outstanding quality of its landscape and environment and that the positive management of the area will lead to increased visitor numbers and stronger communities.
Natural England’s regional director for the North East, Rob Aubrook, joined other partners in welcoming the new initiative at an official launch at Druridge Bay Country Park.
He said: “The Druridge Bay coastline is treasured for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes and is already a special place where people, wildlife and heritage successfully rub shoulders.
“I hope that everyone who cherishes this part of Northumberland will get involved with this initiative over the next year whether by commenting on project proposals, supporting an event or taking part in volunteer activities.
“By working at a landscape-scale and connecting existing habitats and creating new ones, the project is very much in tune with both the thinking in the Government’s Natural Environment White Paper and the findings of Making Space for Nature, the recent review of England’s wildlife sites.
“It’s great news that Northumberland is leading the way with this kind of initiative.”
Earlier this year Northumberland Wildlife Trust was awarded £81,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards funding the development of the project .
The HLF has earmarked a further £1,817,900 for the Druridge Bay Partnership to fund the employment of a team to deliver the scheme over five years .
The Partnership is made up of Northumberland County Council, seven town and parish councils, the National Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust plus local businesses and farmers in the Druridge Bay area.
Steve Scoffin, the Partnership’s Druridge Bay development manager, said: “Involving people and communities in shaping these projects is critical to their success.
“No matter the depth of knowledge and expertise that exists within the Partnership, what’s really important is that we develop and deliver projects that make a real change on the ground – that has to involve people who live and work in the area, and those who come to enjoy it.”
As part of the project, a Druridge Bay photographic competition has been launched with the help of Amble Photographic Group.
It will run until July next year, with categories of People, Place, Heritage and Wildlife.
ENVIRONMENT Editor
TONY HENDERSON
http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/environment-news/2010/10/16/the-changing-face-of-the-coastline-61634-27482092/2/#ixzz12d3qSWZt
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Looking into wetlands' ancient past
The hidden history of marshlands near a Lincolnshire town could be revealed when archaeologists start digging them up.
The work is taking place in advance of a project to create a haven for otters, water voles, birds and dragonflies at Beckingham Marshes, near Gainsborough.
A team from the University of Birmingham will be using carbon dating and analysis of buried pollen to work out what the Trent Valley looked like between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago.
This is expected to highlight an ancient wetland landscape of reedbeds and wet woodland.
It was a landscape which could have been home to prehistoric hunter-gatherer people living alongside wild boar, elk and deer.
Once the work is completed, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds will press ahead with its wildlife habitat project after securing a £32,700 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
RSPB has been working with the Environment Agency to draw up a 10-year plan to turn Beckingham Marshes – once rich in birds and animals – back into an oasis of nature.
A series of public meetings have been taking place to give people the chance to contribute to the bid to create one of Britain's biggest wetland wildlife reserves.
It already has full planning permission from Bassetlaw District Council, approved last November – and Natural England is supporting the project under the Countryside Stewardship scheme.
A public meeting about the project take place tomorrow at 6.30pm at Gainsborough House, Parnell Street, Gainsborough.
And further meetings take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday in Walkeringham Village Hall, on Thursday in Beckingham Primary School and on Wednesday, July 1, at Gringley on the Hill Village Hall.
http://www.thisisretford.co.uk/news/Looking-wetlands-ancient-past/article-1095168-detail/article.html
The work is taking place in advance of a project to create a haven for otters, water voles, birds and dragonflies at Beckingham Marshes, near Gainsborough.
A team from the University of Birmingham will be using carbon dating and analysis of buried pollen to work out what the Trent Valley looked like between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago.
This is expected to highlight an ancient wetland landscape of reedbeds and wet woodland.
It was a landscape which could have been home to prehistoric hunter-gatherer people living alongside wild boar, elk and deer.
Once the work is completed, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds will press ahead with its wildlife habitat project after securing a £32,700 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
RSPB has been working with the Environment Agency to draw up a 10-year plan to turn Beckingham Marshes – once rich in birds and animals – back into an oasis of nature.
A series of public meetings have been taking place to give people the chance to contribute to the bid to create one of Britain's biggest wetland wildlife reserves.
It already has full planning permission from Bassetlaw District Council, approved last November – and Natural England is supporting the project under the Countryside Stewardship scheme.
A public meeting about the project take place tomorrow at 6.30pm at Gainsborough House, Parnell Street, Gainsborough.
And further meetings take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday in Walkeringham Village Hall, on Thursday in Beckingham Primary School and on Wednesday, July 1, at Gringley on the Hill Village Hall.
http://www.thisisretford.co.uk/news/Looking-wetlands-ancient-past/article-1095168-detail/article.html
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