As you may be aware, the common has become somewhat of an eyesore. A group, called the Friends of Boyland Common, has been set up to try to get the common returned to its former glory. The group is in the process of applying for funding to carry out the extensive work that is needed.
This includes reinstating the ditches, planting up the gaps in the hedges on adjacent land with native species and laying a small area of hard standing. Temporary fencing will be erected to allow for seasonal grazing which we hope will help to maintain the natural grassland and wild flowers. There would be some simple rustic log and plank benches to sit on and possibly resource boxes with leaflets and a blackboard so that visitors to the common can note down the different types of flora and fauna that they have seen. A brief history of the common is attached.
It is very important that we hear your views on what is proposed as local interest is paramount to the success of the funding application. The group would welcome anyone who would like to be involved in any way. Everyone should be receiving a Questionnaire or you can down load one here - see the attachment below. (You will need Adobe Reader to open the file, which you can then print out and fill in)
Please can we have your responses by 12th or 13th December 2009. If you would like someone to collect your questionnaire, please call 01379 644961
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| Boyland Common Questionaire.pdf | 136.43 KB |
