The City of London has formally adopted our proposal regarding the management of dogs at Burnham Beeches. This result reflects the collective commitment of 346 individuals who insisted on a balanced approach to our local landscape. We will monitor the implementation to ensure these new guidelines remain effective for all …
June 7, 2017
Final supporters
PETITION TO THE CITY OF LONDON
The dog walkers of Burnham Beeches call on the Epping Forest and Commons Committee of the City of London to:
Change the on-lead area so that it operates on the Main Common and around the ponds and paddocks - the areas of high visitor numbers
AND
Allow dogs to be off lead in all areas at the quietest times (before 11am, after 5pm and on weekdays in winter)
The petitioners below believe in encouraging everyone to clear up after their dogs and stop them chasing wildlife or spoiling the enjoyment of other visitors
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 26, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
March 17, 2017
March 14, 2017
The response to this proposal continues to grow as we approach the one hundred signature milestone. Reaching this threshold will provide a stronger foundation when I present our objectives to the committee.
92 Comments
I walk there most days of the week and although I have calm friendly Labradors it make sense to me to have them on leads in the common areas at times when children are playing free so would welcome this change.
More dog off the lead areas used by responsible dog owners would allow those of us who use the Beeches everyday the opportunity to enjoy a larger proportion of them and stop a narrow area being over run with dogs all concentrated in one place which can be unnecessarily stressful. Thank you
We walk our dog at least twice a day, early morning and evening as the light allows. I would like to see restrictions in place only at peak times. I would guess that on over 75% of our walks we don't meet or see anyone else!
I like to run with my dogs early and am restricted to same small area. This small area has now suffered from real wear and tear, increased paths through woods, disturbed wildlife as dog walkers forced to walk every square inch of restricted area. It does not seem sustainable or good management.
The current restrictions are too much. Why can dogs not be off lead walking along Victoria Drive?. Agree that on lead by the ponds makes sense.I think off lead before 11am and after 5pm is another good idea..
How many deer have been savaged before after the daft rules were introduced?
Strange that the quitter areas are on lead and reverse for busier areas. What are they trying to hide or protect. Were too many people kneeling in dog mess at the ceremonies?
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
The City of London has formally adopted our proposal regarding the management of dogs at Burnham Beeches. This result reflects the collective commitment of 346 individuals who insisted on a balanced approach to our local landscape. We will monitor the implementation to ensure these new guidelines remain effective for all …
June 7, 2017
Final supporters
PETITION TO THE CITY OF LONDON
The dog walkers of Burnham Beeches call on the Epping Forest and Commons Committee of the City of London to:
Change the on-lead area so that it operates on the Main Common and around the ponds and paddocks - the areas of high visitor numbers
AND
Allow dogs to be off lead in all areas at the quietest times (before 11am, after 5pm and on weekdays in winter)
The petitioners below believe in encouraging everyone to clear up after their dogs and stop them chasing wildlife or spoiling the enjoyment of other visitors
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 26, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
March 17, 2017
March 14, 2017
The response to this proposal continues to grow as we approach the one hundred signature milestone. Reaching this threshold will provide a stronger foundation when I present our objectives to the committee.
92 Comments
Let's apply some common sense to the dogs on lead policy...there is little need for it before 11.00 am and in the evenings when it's mostly only dog walkers using the Beeches. Also, keeping on lead around the ponds and paddocks is sensible.
I walk there most days of the week and although I have calm friendly Labradors it make sense to me to have them on leads in the common areas at times when children are playing free so would welcome this change.
More dog off the lead areas used by responsible dog owners would allow those of us who use the Beeches everyday the opportunity to enjoy a larger proportion of them and stop a narrow area being over run with dogs all concentrated in one place which can be unnecessarily stressful. Thank you
We walk our dog at least twice a day, early morning and evening as the light allows. I would like to see restrictions in place only at peak times. I would guess that on over 75% of our walks we don't meet or see anyone else!
I like to run with my dogs early and am restricted to same small area. This small area has now suffered from real wear and tear, increased paths through woods, disturbed wildlife as dog walkers forced to walk every square inch of restricted area. It does not seem sustainable or good management.
The current restrictions are too much. Why can dogs not be off lead walking along Victoria Drive?. Agree that on lead by the ponds makes sense.I think off lead before 11am and after 5pm is another good idea..
How many deer have been savaged before after the daft rules were introduced?
Strange that the quitter areas are on lead and reverse for busier areas. What are they trying to hide or protect. Were too many people kneeling in dog mess at the ceremonies?
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Let's apply some common sense to the dogs on lead policy...there is little need for it before 11.00 am and in the evenings when it's mostly only dog walkers using the Beeches. Also, keeping on lead around the ponds and paddocks is sensible.