Pembroke Millponds News Page
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Work to improve Local Nature Reserve begins at last
A specialist team Salix River and Wetlands Services Ltd have created reed beds on Pembroke’s main Mill Pond using a bioengineering retaining system. Due to the natural characteristics of the Mill Pond there are certain areas which are prone to the build up of a blue-green algae known as phormidium. It is a natural phenomenon and creating the areas of reed beds will help to address the problem.
John Hayes, Chairman of the Pembroke Mill Ponds Action Group, a sub-group of Pembroke 21C, said, “We are delighted that improvements have begun at last. It is the result of a lot of hard work over many years by the partners. Reed beds are amongst the most important habitats for birds. The variety of species using the ponds is increasing and we look forward to seeing even more of them attracted by the new habitat. Together with the improvements to Holyland Woodland this work will create a vital wildlife corridor within minutes of the town.”
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Pupils for Pembroke Golden Grove SchoolEco Club, Cosheston CP and Orielton VC Schools help plant trees in the Holyland Wood with the help of Pat Doyle
500 trees have been provided with funding from the International Tree Foundation for planting in the Holyland Wood.
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PEMBROKE MILLPONDS ACTION GROUP WINS TOWN COUNCIL AWARD!
Pembroke Town Council makes annual awards to individuals or organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the community and this year our Group was selected for an award. Pictured here is our Chairman, John Hayes, receiving the Certificate of Commendation from Pembroke Mayor Gareth Jones (who also happens to be Chairman of the 21C Trustees).
HOLYLAND WOOD - OFFICIAL OPENING
Years of hard work were rewarded when Pembroke 21C Community Association’s Holyland Wood Project was officially opened for everyone to enjoy. Local residents joined the project team members at the site on Saturday 7th June as lifelong resident of Pembroke John Russell cut the ribbon at the opening event.
Holyland Wood is one of the community projects being developed by Pembroke 21C Community Association. The woods have been leased from the owners Mr and Mrs John Thomas-Ferrand of Tenby for the benefit of the community.
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With almost £150,000 funding from Cydcoed – Woods for All, the £16 million Forestry Commission Wales grant programme funded by the EU (Objective One) and Welsh Assembly Government, Pembroke 21C have improved permissive access to the site with a range of paths and a boardwalk which will allow both locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular wildlife that is just minutes away from a busy urban setting. The project has also received funding from Environment Wales, National Grid, International Tree Foundation and Countryside Council for Wales.
After the formalities those attending were given a guided walk around the site to see first hand the improvements made and to appreciate the special qualities of this site which will be run as a wildlife reserve.
VANDALISM IN THE WOODS
Just two weeks after the Official Opening, Pembroke Dock Police are investigating criminal damage at Holyland woodland, Pembroke. Unfortunately Criminal Damage is now obvious to trees young and old, information notices, bird boxes, seating, also the boundary fence posts.
We know this is a very popular walk with the community and we are asking for your help to try and identify these persons carrying out this mindless vandalism.
When you are out and about walking the woods please be observant and report any unusual activities that you see. What would help the Police is if you would look out for the following points:-
WHAT TIME OF DAY, HOW MANY PERSONS, MALES/FEMALES, DESCRIPTION, ACCENT, ACTIVITIES THEY ARE CARRING OUT, WHAT THEY MAY BE CARRYING,.
PLEASE CALL PEMBROKE DOCK POLICE STATION ON 0845 330 2000