WE NEED WILD LIFE HAVEN

Queslett Nature Reserve is just that. It is designated as a “Site of Importance for Nature Conservation”, (SINC) . Currently and under the guidance of Stephan Bodnar, Birmingham City Council’s Biodiversity Officer, we are attempting to keep the area includind a large lake, clean and free of litter including drinks cans and ASDA trolleys, discourage the use of motorcycles, open up and maintain natural pathways and encourage the growth and proliferation of native species of fauna and flora.

The Nature Reserve is becoming increasingly, an oasis in the face of more intense human development in the area including housing developments, more congested roads and expanding supermarkets. It is early days. The natural repopulation of this open space, a reclaimed quarry, is one of delicate balance. We see the Reserve as a quiet recreational facility which will be a legacy to future generations. Unfortunately, a skate board facility on this site is at odds with the aims and objectives of the Reserve.

Perhaps, such a facility could be incorporated into the Golf complex on Booths Lane? Also, any youngsters who are interested try the Trehurst Youth club where skateboard ramps are available.
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Bob Wild

The Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve

SAY NO TO A SKATE BOARD ON THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE.

Some bright spark has come up with the bright idea of putting a Skate Board arena proposed for the area on the Queslett Nature Reserve.
This would destroy all the hard work done by local residents and the FOQNR to improve the reserve. For over twelve months paths have been cleared, litter has been picked, trees and plants have been planted. Now some one who has taken no interest in the reserve what so ever has come up with this idea. I would also point out where it would be proposed to put the Arena would be a secluded spot, ideal for generating anti social behavior.

Clearly there is a need for youngsters in the area to have facilities for them to enjoy but surely they need to be in an environment where it would be safe and under some limited supervision. The obvious answer would be a park environment and Perry Barr Parks for fills that criteria.


R. Andrew

V. Chair FOQNR

SAVE OUR RESERVE FOR THE SAKE OF THE WILD LIFE

I was horrified when I learnt that there was a proposal to put a Skate Board Centre of the Queslett Nature Reserve. This must be the last thing any one who cared about the reserve would want. It is not even a good idea for youngsters as it is to off the beat on track.
Youngsters need a focal point where they can meet. That means good transport like buses.
The obvious place to put such a centre to me would be Perry Barr park.
we need to protect the reserv and its wild life not detroy it.

Mrs Cooke
Oscott Resident

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

The Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve Committee would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
We would also like to thank all those who took part in the various activities we held this year.

Finally we would like to thank all those un -song users of the reserve for taking care of the reserve in your own way.


Best wishes for Christmas.

From the FOQNR committee.


PS if you would like to know more about the FOQNR please ring 360 6486

FOQNR WEBB SITE ON THE HORIZON

The Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve hope to announce the introduction of its own web site in the New year. But rest assured this blog will carry on and there will be a link between the two.

I LOOK FORWARD TO DOING MY BIT FOR THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

I would just like to say how much I have enjoyed working on the Queslett Nature Reserve ans part of the FOQNR.
The litter picking and clearance work we have carried out has I think made the reserve look so much better.
I hope our work will be carried on next year and I look forward to doing my bit.

B. Brookes Member FOQNR.

NOT A BAD YEAR FOR THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

It has not been a bad year for the Queslett nature Reserve or its frends.

New Tree and seed plantinting had been carried out. There have been litter picks on the Reserve and the Aldridge Road Recreation ground. Clearance work has been carried out. Bird and bat boxes have also been put up and there have been wild life walks on the reserve.

Every one involved desreves a big thank you.

A JEWEL THE CROWN

The Queslet Nature Reserve is one of the crown jewels of this area and should be treated accordingly. I may not be as young or as mobile as I once was but I make an effort to take a walk in the reserve as often as I can. Thanks to our Chair Councillor Keith Linnecor the Friend of the Queslett Nature Reserve has come on in leaps and bounds. Also no one can say that there has not been an improvement made to the reserve since our group started looking after it.

We have a small but dedicated membership and I hope that other will get involved and do their bit to help the wild life on the reserve. We need this reserve so let’s look after it.

M. Bryne
Friend of the Queslett Nature Reserve member.


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NO SKATE BOARD CENTRE FOR THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

I have been approached by members of the public and by fellow members of the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve about rumours, that there is now consideration being given re, locating the proposed Skate Board Centre on the Queslett Nature Reserve. As far as I am aware there is no prospect of this happening, as the Skate Board Centre Option put forward by Councillor Barbara Dring (for it to go in Perry Barr Park on the Aldridge Road side) is still by far the best option and has the agreement of 2 of the Oscott Councillors and the 3 Perry Barr Councillors. I have Spoken to Councillor Ray Hassell, who is the Councillor with responsibility for Leisure Services, an he would also be unhappy if a skate board Centre was put on the reserve.I will continue to monitor this rumour.

Regards
Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair FOQNR