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Helping to preserve the wood for the future of the community.
AUTUMN UPDATE
Since March the friends group have held four committee meetings and hosted an Open Meeting in July at Barford Memorial Hall with Officers of the District Council.
During this time we have increased our membership to over 105 and more are still joining. Members of the committee have put on displays at the Moreton Morrell Open Day and Barford Fete and we have had over 700 visitors to our website.
The Open meeting in July was a full and frank exchange of views by Officers, Friends of the Wood and other interested wood lovers about how we see the future of our wood and how it will be managed. The District Council have extended their consultation period until 24th September and it is to be hoped that more information will be known over the coming Autumn. We have been assured that no action will be taken in 2009.
Andy Tasker, Chief Executive of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explained to committee members the implications for wildlife on the thinning of the wood. He is very keen to work with the group in future.
Members of the committee have also visited Packington Woods near Meriden. This was an extremely interesting and informative visit arranged by Lockhart Garratt, the Company who have put together the Oakley Wood management plan.
As you can see we have been busy on behalf of all wood lovers and will continue to keep you informed through Plurality and on our website www.saveoakleywood.org.uk.
Graham Leeke on behalf of your committee
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