We would like to thank all our signatures to this petition for their continued support in 2024. We have now exceeded 11,800 signatures. We have received support from 64 countries from every continent. We also have 52 promoters.
To enable the petition to continue momentum we would be very grateful if you would share this petition with friends, family, and likeminded people.
Any time of year is a good time to take a walk around the Owlthorpe Heritage and Nature Trail. However, now that the vernal equinox is passed Spring is starting to show nature at its best. We can look forward to the blooming of spring blossoms along the Heritage and Nature Trail. These include the UK’s Ancient Woodland Indicator Species: Bluebell, Ranson (Wild Garlic). Wood Anemone, Yellow Archangel and Greater Stitchwort.
Take advantage of Heritage and Nature Trail whilst you can, before Sheffield City Council allow building developers to destroy part of the trail together with Phase 2 of Owlthorpe Grassland Grazing Project.
Sheffield City Council (SCC) plans to build on Phase 2 of Owlthorpe Grassland Grazing Project. This cannot be achieved without the destruction of these hedgerows that had been managed under the Natural England’s Higher Level Stewardship Scheme and classified by Natural England as of “High Environmental Value”. This will destroy the carbon capture that we have achieved so far. The funding of new hedgerows came from Sheffield City Council’s Ward Pot for Carbon Sequestration. One of the ancient hedgerows runs diagonally across the centre of the site along the approximate route of the historic tramway of the now closed Moorhole Colliery.
The new hedgerows around the perimeter of the site were some of the 12,250 newly planted trees, with the help of over 150 local primary (elementary) school children, before 2012.
Further reasons for signing from our supporters:
Peter of Caldicot said “I believe in commoners right.”
Karina of London said “To much essential green space is being swallowed up by greedy property developers.”
Amy of London said “So much co-operation has gone into this beautiful area. The benefits will be felt environmentally and socially.”
David of Norwell, Newark said “It’s important.”
Julian of Lincoln said “I believe in projects such as this are important to protect our environment.”
Lynne of Royal Lamington Spa said “I totally support wild life sites.”
John of Kelly Bray said “Projects like this are Important both for the restoration of nature and to give people access to green spaces near to where they live. This project must be saved from possible housing development for the sake of future generations.”
Tracy of West Bromwich said “We can’t keep snatching these small important areas of land much needed by our struggling wildlife.”
Oliver of Sheffield said “The habitat is more important than housing.”
Dorothy of Pulborough said “a valuable ecological project of great importance to the community, of all ages, who have developed and tended it over the years for future generations should be permanently protected.”
Roy of London said “I support the aims and aspirations of the project.”
Anoni of Newton Abbot said “Environmental projects must be left alone.”
Peter of Millthrop said “Grassland grazing is a essential part of keeping local communities working together to support a better and greener future.”
Jon of Swindon said “Green grazing land is precious for all animals.”
Victoria of Pudsey said “It is ridiculous and grotesque how much of the beautiful landscape of Yorkshire has already been taken by luxury developments, putting pressure as well on local schools, doctors and services. Can’t there be more respect for nature, wildlife and the environment instead of taking every last bit?”
Annebelle of Locking said “Save Owlthorpe Grasslands from being built on.”
Dave O’Neill of Greece said “I’d hate to see all the good work done to go to waste – We need spaces like this!”
Chrissie of Braintree said “I believe that all animals have the right to live healthy and happy lives in their natural habitat.”
Jayne of Newbury said “We were promised 35 years ago that this land would never be built on as it was green belt. Also, the local wildlife seems to be being let down from all sides.”
The photograph shows two volunteers with Councillor Colin Ross for Dore & Totley and current Lord Mayor of Sheffield together with Councillor Gail Smith for Mosborough and the then Sheffield City Council’s Landscape Planning Officer. The location of the photograph is in the middle of the field that is Phases 2 of Owlthorpe Grassland Grazing Project, standing in front of the recently laid ancient hedgerow that runs diagonally across the centre of the site along the approximate route of the historic tramway of the now closed Moorhole Colliery.
Best Regards – Roger Marsh