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The council has officially confirmed that the woodland will remain a protected nature reserve without the commercial developments we campaigned against. This outcome belongs to everyone who recognized the importance of preserving this unique space for its ecological integrity rather than economic gain. I hope we can keep a watchful …

September 2, 2013

Keep Raincliffe Woods & Forge Valley as a Nature Reserve

Keep Raincliffe Woods & Forge Valley as a Nature Reserve

🏆 Won — 138 supporters Verified

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andrew p.
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jayne s.
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Melvyn P.
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Adrian C.
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Nancy R.
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Carol S.
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Maggie B.
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Rob J.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 5 months ago
1) we the undersigned want Scarborough Borough Council to make sure that Raincliffe Woods & Forge Valley remains first and foremost a nature reserve and not used as a commercial enterprise . 2) We also want the council to ensure that other than the bare minimum building for equipment ,there will be no developments such as Cafe's, walk in centers, Ranger housing, or attractions designed to increase visitor numbers . 3) That building development for office space ,education , Workshops , Community facilities,farm shops, ecotourism andother developments not directly associated with woodland management should take place off site on a neighboring field ,not in the woods . 4) no housing development will be allowed on or off site that is directly associated with the woodland management 5) That the management of the Rancliffe Forge valley site should be done in such a way that the Woodlands pay for themselves and not rely on the public purse.

Updates

Reached 100 supporters

June 28, 2013

7 Comments

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Melvyn Palmer
10 years ago Featured

As a regular walker in Raincliffe Wood, I am disgusted, appalled and extremely worried about the future of the beautiful area of North Yorkshire. The public need some real answers to what exactly is happening in these woods. In my opinion it is nothing short of vandalism of the worst possible kind, the people who are supposed to be looking after these woods are destroying them, this MUST stop !!!

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Adrian Clay
11 years ago Featured

We have to keep Rain cliff Woods and Forge Valley as a Nature Reserve because the way the human race is taking over the natural habitat of our wildlife, soon we won't have any Flora or Fauna to show our children's children. Please....leave it alone for future generations to enjoy it. Thank you for listening.

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Carol Shaw
12 years ago Featured

I now live in Leeds but Scarborough was my birthplace. Relatives live in Scarborough, so I often visit. One of my favourite sites is forge valley. I love the peace and tranquility there and would hate to see it spoilt. SBC please do not think of developing this area HANDS OFF!

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Maggie Beal
12 years ago Featured

Forge Valley is home to some of the most ancient woodland in the country and should be preserved for posterity.

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Dave Brooks
13 years ago Featured

Keep our woods natural. We dont need cafes or shops in there just leave it be for the wildlife. Stop trying to ruin every bit of green space we have left.

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Sarah Ward
13 years ago Featured

My family has walked these paths for years. The council needs to listen to the people who actually use the woods and stop these ridiculous building plans.

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jayne strutt
10 years ago

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