Our committee was re-elected at our AGM. See https://folr.wordpress.com/about/the-committee/ for details.
At our AGM one of the main topics of discussion was the damage that has been done to the Clump and fields near the dew pond during the recent ash dieback felling. The work was carried out by contractors engaged by the Council. Like many people who have contacted us, we have been very concerned about the damage. The contractors appear to have shown little sensitivity to the Reserve being a Local Nature Reserve (LNR).
We agreed that the FOLR should seek expert advice as to how the area can best be restored and we are making representation to the Council to explain our concerns and to ensure that the area is made good appropriately.
Last year the FOLR planted flowering plants donated by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) in the area near the dew pond in order to add to those already there to increase the diversity. We are asking the Council to seek reparation and replacement for the lost flowers at least.
We are also hoping to be part of a tree replanting programme in the Clump later in the year. We will keep this website and the Facebook pages updated on developments, but, in the meantime, the more members we have then the more this will support our cause, so please consider joining our group if you are not already a Member.
Friends of Lancing Ring 