project aims

What are the purposes of the Project?

To survey the area and record the important historical features, the wildlife and the landscape.
To involve the local communities and work with the landowners of Bollington and Rainow in order to increase their interest and concern for the conservation and enhancement of the area.
To identify and carry out a programme of work to restore and enhance the landscape and the heritage features.
To maintain and improve the public footpaths and investigate the possibility of access agreements in the area.
To interpret the important and interesting features of the area.
To promote good environmental practice and management of the area.
To maintain and where appropriate increase the the tree cover in the area, as a contribution to The Royal Forest of Macclesfield initiative.
To combine and focus resources from the partner organisations and seek further funding from public sector grants, charitable donations and business support.

A thorough survey of the area, to record the features of interest and importance.
The conservation of important wildlife habitats.
Involving the local community in improving their understanding, interest and awareness of their local area.
Simple informative displays such as leaflets and maps.
The better management and replanting of shelter belts and hedgerow trees.
A programme of works to maintain and repair the footpath system and protect the historical features.