Kent Wildlife Trust - Lydden and Temple Ewell Reserve

Can you provide public feedback via the comments please?

Cattle have been grazing since the begining of May (normally starts July)- this has resulted in loss of orchids, Bee, Fragrant and pyramid types.
The public are also concerned of the danger presented by cattle in larger numbers.



 I have spoken with KWT about the possibility fencing off the Public right of Way, to protect the public from the grazing cattle when in this area.

The track is frequently blocked, so walkers can't use the public footpath as a link to access the Temple Ewell area or Lydden area of the reserve.

Photo link to show blockages November 2020 + KWT Emails

KWT are not interested - therefore, I have informed Heather at KCC and Mark/Glen at TE Parish Council. 

Remember KWT keep the public happy or lose donations 

Contact details for KWT - Local and area managers to air your concerns dirctly, please copy me.

 Karen.Weeks@kentwildlife.org.uk

 Ian.Rickards@kentwildlife.org.uk

Local councilars and TE Parish council who are intestrested in ongoing problems.

 cllr-mark.rose@dover.gov.uk

 templeewellpc@outlook.com

 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why are the 2 gates locked open on the small field that forms part of the A2 field, effectively 1 large field ATM?

2 gates + 2 kissing gates were bought and fitted, at great expense. This would be a safer route for the visiting personnel.

B M said...

Rag wort needs to be addressed, the worst I have seen for years

Mr Stephen Chattaway said...

Hi Steve,
 
Thank you for your email concerning livestock management of the Lydden and Temple Ewell National Nature Reserve. We acknowledge your concerns and are consulting with our local area team.
 
Kind regards,
 
Jonathan Cornish
Conservation Delivery Team/Protected Sites, Advisor
Area 14; Sussex and Kent
Mobile: 07920 384502
http://www.gov.uk/natural-england