NORTH BERWICK TRUST NATURE PARK -  a place for our community, for wildlife and for the planet.
Imagine a place rich in wildlife, full of natural colours, sounds and smells, providing a refuge for people and wildlife. A place where North Berwick residents can discover the natural world, engage in volunteering activities and develop a strong sense of community.  

North Berwick Trust has converted 16 hectares of farmland on the south side of the town into just such a space - a community green space for people and wildlife. Where people will be able to walk, exercise, play and volunteer away from their busy modern lives.  Situated near North Berwick Law, Marsh and Glen, it forms an important part of North Berwick’s green network, connecting active travel routes, enhancing local landscape features, and providing wildlife habitats.  

North Berwick Trust would like to manage the Nature Park for:

·        Nature Conservation - creating important wildlife habitats, such as wetlands, wildflower meadows, woodland and scrub.

·        Recreational Use - providing a natural space to participate in quiet recreation, compatible with nature conservation, such as walking, exercise and nature study.

·        Educational Use - engaging, nurturing and inspiring the North Berwick community to learn about, and care for their natural environment.

·        Community Involvement - providing a place for the community to meet, volunteer and connect with nature.

The North Berwick Trust now wish to consult with the local community and develop a 5-year Management Plan setting out how the Nature Park should be managed for the benefit of residents of North Berwick. The park is currently used for informal public recreation. Six small areas are planted with mixed tree species and the rest is grassland with mown paths making it accessible for walkers.  The intention is that future proposals will be sustainable and enhance the natural environment as well as create a greenspace for physical activity and well-being, while being practicable and affordable.  An area on the north side is allocated as employment land (shown on the map) and is outwith the Nature Park. This could be used for general industrial and business/office use, storage and distribution, business parks and specialist technology parks. The Trust is currently considering options and a further consultation about this area will be conducted in due course.
 
Each of the four management themes are introduced below and various questions are posed. Please feel free to comment, answer the questions and raise new ideas and proposals. Responses to this consultation document should be completed by 21st July 2021.
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Are you aware there is a Nature Park in North Berwick?
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How often do you visit the Nature Park
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What do you use the Nature Park for mainly
How do you access the Nature Park
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NATURE CONSERVATION:    The Nature Park has some conservation interest such as wildflowers and nesting skylarks. The planted trees will provide food and nest sites for woodland birds. Please tick to show if you support or not any of the following suggestions to further improve the nature conservation interest
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Wetland creation in the south-west corner of the site
Developing wildflower meadows (which would be cut at least annually)
Establishing a community orchard or garden
Nest boxes in the newly planted woodland
Small scale wildlife habitats such as insect hotels
Tree and / or hedge planting
Allowing an area to rewild
Do you have any other comments on the above or suggestions as to how to enhance wildlife in the Nature Park?
RECREATIONAL USE:    It is suggested that the area should be used for quiet and informal recreation in a countryside setting. Please tick to show if you support or not any of the following uses
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Should the Nature Park be used for informal recreation?
Should activities be restricted to walking, dog walking, running and nature study?
Given that dogs can disturb wildlife, some people are nervous of them and that dog fouling can be a problem, should dogs be on a lead?
Are more paths needed?
Would you like to see more seats and picnic areas?
Do you have any comments on the above or are there additional recreational facilities you would like to see in the Nature Park?
EDUCATIONAL USE:    With the Primary, Secondary and Nursery Schools close by there is huge potential for educational use as well as wider educational benefits for all those who visit the Nature Park. Please tick to show if you support any of the following:
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Should the area be used for educational purposes for young people to get involved in nature projects and some of the conservation measures suggested above?
Do you support the idea of developing a wildlife garden for educational purposes?
Should there be more information and materials relating to the wildlife interest and management of the Nature Park?
Do you have any comments on the above or suggestions as to how the Nature Park could be used for environmental education?
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:      The Nature Park will need to be looked after and there is an important role here for the local community which could help to develop a sense of ownership as well as providing pleasure and company for volunteers. Please tick to show if you support any of the following.
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Would you join a 'Friends of the Nature Park' group to help in various ways eg. voluntary wardening, monitoring, litter picking, tree maintenance etc?
Should residents or community groups be encouraged to use the site for events, outdoor activities or other purposes (provided they are compatible with the Park's aims)?
Would some sort of outdoor space with shelter be useful for events and activities?
Would you like to join a Community Orchard or Garden if an area were set aside for this purpose?
Do you have any comments on the above or can you suggest additional ways the Nature Park can involve the community more?
Do you have any comments on any of the above or on other matters relating to the Nature Park in general
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