Comment

Representation ID: 24760

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: RSPB

Agent: RSPB

Yes.
The Council should conduct a review of any significant areas of greenspace, i.e. the Parks network and designate any of these as Local Nature Reserves to ensure their statutory protection for not only the life of this plan, but for generations to come.

Comment

Representation ID: 24832

Received: 20/10/2017

Respondent: Ipswich Wildlife Group

Yes, Local Nature Reserves protect areas valued by people and wildlife. We suggest the following sites should be considered for Local Nature Reserve status: Holywells Park; Christchurch Park; Chantry Park; Bourne Park; Ellenbrook Meadow and open space; Gippeswyk Park, the Garden Suburb Country Park; Braziers Wood, Braziers Meadow and Ravenswood open spaces; Pond Hall Farm; Landseer Park; Bramford Lane open space; Stonelodge Park; and Bramford Road Recreation ground.

Comment

Representation ID: 24992

Received: 25/10/2017

Respondent: Northern Fringe Protection Group

Yes. These could form part of the green rim.

Comment

Representation ID: 25031

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk Wildlife Trust

We support the recognition of the nature conservation value of sites through appropriate designation. Whilst we support LNR designations, this requires an element of public access which may not be compatible with the habitats/species present. If the LNR designation doesn't prove suitable, consideration should be given to designating them as County Wildlife Sites.
We recommend that a review is undertaken of all of the existing parks/open spaces with a view to designating any which meet the criteria. Areas bordering existing LNRs, e.g. Kiln Meadow which is adjacent to Spring Wood LNR and Bobbits Lane LNR, should be considered for designation.

Comment

Representation ID: 25045

Received: 31/10/2017

Respondent: Save Our Country Spaces

Yes. These could form part of the green rim.

Comment

Representation ID: 25353

Received: 26/10/2017

Respondent: Greenways Countryside Project

Agent: Mr James Baker

Local Nature Reserve designation affords proper protection for areas valued by people and wildlife. New LNRs should be designated at:
Holywells Park; Christchurch Park; Chantry Park; Bourne Park; Ellenbrook Meadow and open space; Gippeswyk Park, the Garden Suburb Country Park; Braziers Wood (the only Ancient Woodland within the Borough); Braziers Meadow and Ravenswood open spaces; Pond Hall Farm; Landseer Park; Bramford Lane open space; Stonelodge Park; and Bramford Road Recreation ground.
Also, any site which is used as a receptor site for reptiles, being translocated from development sites, should also be given LNR status to ensure ongoing protection and management.