MSQ Habitat Destruction

Oh dear, come back JD all is forgiven

Thanks for information. Not sure that all the insects in the growth would appreciate this !!

A few months ago, David Bromwich, head of reserves at LWT, gave a talk to the Grimsby branch on how the reserves are managed.

As I recall, he said words to the effect that creative destruction, though painful in the short-term, had long-term benefits for wildlife. In other words, you sometimes have to be cruel to be kind.

I think MSQ was a site he pinpointed as one that was in need of a good thrashing in order to regenerate habitat to best effect.

Presumably that would explain the warden’s vigorous, let’s-get-robust approach.

Perhaps someone from the LWT could give chapter and verse.

It perhaps needs to communicate with the wider public (including the LBC).

Any ideas what can be done about the constant attack on the habitat at MSQ by the warden? The latest is spraying the bramble bushes which have now curled up and wilted plus strimming all the nettles. Obviously he does not watch Springwatch which is asking people to actually plant nettles!. Also a rare orchid, the only one on the reserve was almost cut down but luckily he was stopped by one of our birders with plant expertise.
All the regulars are getting fed up of these actions but have no idea how we can stop it. Contacting Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust does not seem to work.