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Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons Advisory Committee
The commons at Minchinhampton and Rodborough are important for nature conservation and for their geology, archaeology and cultural history. They are known for their traditional grazing practices, which continue despite the pressures from modern farming and urban growth. We work in collaboration with an advisory committee, and members bring ideas and help us with the thinking and decision making that affect the commons.
Surveys help us to monitor wildlife
The committee consists of National Trust staff and volunteers and representatives from local stakeholder groups like the golf club, Parish Councils, residents and the grazing communities. We work together to support the National Trust's aims and aspirations for protecting and managing the commons.
Objectives of the committee
The committee works to maintain the commons as an open space, while protecting them from damage and development. We want them to continue to be enjoyed and loved long into the future.
Management aims on the commons
We have five key management aims for nature conservation on the commons.
- To maintain and enhance a rich mixture of habitats, especially the grassland but also taking account of the woodland and scrub. The type of grassland found on the commons is increasingly rare in Britain and its conservation is a priority.
- Fulfil the National Trust's legal obligations for the Sites of Special Scientific Interest and the Special Area of Conservation.
- Look after the plants and animals of the commons, following the advice of English Nature.
- Improve the quality of the grassland through good management. This involves controlling the scrub, careful grazing and protecting sensitive and especially rich areas from erosion and damage.
- Continue to undertake survey and monitoring work.
Committee meetings
The committee meets regularly to discuss some of the challenges facing the commons. Members support the National Trust in thinking of ways to make things better. The fully constituted committee meet four times a year, including an Annual General Meeting held in the summer.
Open meeting
There's an open meeting in the spring. The community can come together to discover more about the challenges facing the commons and hear more about plans for the future and work. There's usually a guest speaker or two.
We always leave enough time for questions so if there's anything you want the answer to, commons related of course, you can pop in and we’ll try our best to provide an answer. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more
To find out more about the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons Advisory Committee email cotswolds@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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