GMDT PROJECT LEAD: Vacancy
Bluebell Woods / Local Green Spaces / Managing Local Footpaths
We have previously liaised with TEP ( local landscaping/ecology experts) on behalf of the owners for further work in and around Bluebell Woods, using a GMDT feasibility study which will be assessed against the TEP 10 year Woodland Management Plan.
Because the woods are adjacent to and provide a link from Easter Field to Howburn Wood, various possible improvements such as occasional seating and path improvements in Easter Field were included in this study.
ITEM 3—Steps now added to path between Easter Field and Bluebell Wood
We are looking to resurrect this project in 2024/25 – is there anyone willing to take this on?
This would involve:
- Walking nominated footpaths – e.g. Bothal woods to identify areas needing vegetation clearance. Coordinating a team to help the impacted area.
- As a. but collecting any litter found during the survey, or if heavily blighted calling out the issue to our Environment director in volunteer has highlighted a problem. His role as KBT / Morpeth Litter Group coordinator.
- Where an issue called out by the general public – investigate the issue.
- Call out issues that need to repaired by NCC / MTC – e.g. in Bothal Woods the fencing up steps is damaged and need repairing.
- Occasional lobbying of NCC re problems associated with existing Public Footpaths—e.g. Howburn Wood path blocked where sinkhole has opened up, but understood that Groundwork manage Howburn Wood
For example we have been lobbying NCC to designate a public footpath through Howburn Wood.
If you would like to take on this role please email info@gmdt.org to express an interest in taking on this important role.