Help save Nunhead reservoir!

[dbboy]

Good of miss harman to write to TW asking for answers and requesting them to consider public access.

[Saffron]

edhistory Wrote:

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> So, in summary, all these petitonistas are against

> Thames Water creating a wildlife sanctuary/refuge

> and protecting the habitat from Nunhead thugs.

>

> John K

There is very little in the way of cover. The surface is basically a giant lawn with very minimal scrub just around the borders. People using the grassy areas (respectfully) would be similar to other parkland and open spaces and need not disturb the wild life there, such as birds and insects.

If the area could be secured at night, surely it would prevent antisocial behaviour? Before it was refenced, the area was enjoyed by lots of different people, all ages, picnicking, dog walking, flying kites etc.

If Thames Water feels the need to act charitably towards wildlife, there are many other ways they could support British habitats. xx

[edhistory]

> There is very little in the way of cover.

Natural re-wilding is quick (see the SAVE SOUTHWARK WOODS thread(s)).

Careful selective re-wilding with flora that re-colonised the our valley (and this hill) after the last ice age would be a more difficult and pro-active task.

Either way Thames Water would need to intervene from time to time if there was risk of damaging the subterranean brickwork of the two reservoirs.

It is not "antisocial behaviour". It's vandalism.

John K