Bristol City Council unanimously declared Grove Wood a Local Nature Reserve at its Cabinet Meeting on Thursday 10th June 2010. This means the rights of the wildlife and the people who enjoy all the nature to be found here are protected for future generations. The Council are to be praised for taking such a decision in a poor economic climate. If the landowner does not agree to a management plan developed in liaison with Natural England and other groups, as has not happened to date, the woodland will be acquired via a compulsory purchase order and placed into public ownership. There were 79 supporting statements plus 26 late submissions from Begbrook School, versus a lone statement from the landowner's phony solicitor. So, no more rhinos, deer parks or ridiculous fantasies about its future! This woodland finally has the status it deserves.
Public statements - Public Forum, Item 9
Officer's report - PDF
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