Transcript Historical Minute Book 1977 to 1993 - Ashdown Forest

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"Dear Sir 1976/77 AUDIT The audit of the accounts of the Conservators for the year ended 31 March 1977 has been completed. There are no matters on which it is necessary for me to make a report to the Conservators under section 157 of the Local Government Act 1972. The appropriate certificate has been entered on the Balance Sheet in accordance with regulation 12 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 1974. My thanks are due for the courteous assistance afforded at the audit. Yours faithfully Signed: E. S. Sant E S SANT District Auditor" 5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The Clerk presented the Financial Statement for the Financial Year up to 31st December 1977. 6. REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th DECEMBER Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4a, 4b, and 4c were proposed by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously agreed. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Winter, Manager of the Plaw Hatch Country Club, informing him of the Conservators' decision, and proposing a meeting between himself and Mr. Winter to explain the Conservators' policies. The Clerk was further instructed to obtain legal advice as to the Conservators' powers in issuing or withholding licences. Mr. Kavanagh stated his appreciation of the comprehensive and thorough work done by the Conservation Officer in preparing, the Car Parking Strategy. The Conservators endorsed this. 7. RIDING ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Turner of East View Fruit Farm & Riding Centre, Danehill, requesting a riding establishment permit. Mr. Turner had been refused such a permit in 1977, but now reapplied, contending that by adhering to the new riding regulations his horses would not cause excessive wear to the fire rides. It was generally agreed that the issue of an additional riding establishment permit would be contrary to the Conservators agreed policy. Mr. Kavanagh proposed that the request be refused. This was seconded by Miss Willard and unanimously agreed. 8. CLERK'S REPORT ON SUNDRY MATTERS The Chairman addressed the Board on the question of the Clerk's title, suggesting that 'Forest Superintendent' might now be more applicable to the duties undertaken, and also more readily understood by the public at large. After discussion it was agreed that the full title should in future be 'Clerk and Forest Superintendent', but when used in conversation the title most appropriate to the circumstances should commonly be used. a. Riding. The Forest Superintendent reported that after consultation with the Chairman he had ordered some printed forms to be issued to horse riders who flouted the Riding Code. These forms would give warning of a three months suspension of a riding permit, or for repeated offences a complete withdrawal of the permit. The Superintendent asked authority to act in suspending permits for up to three months, and bring repeated offences to the notice of the Conservators for consideration as to withdrawal of permits. This was agreed. b. Trees at Tompsetts Bank. The Forest Superintendent reported a request from Lady Aberdeen to fell or have
felled some trees near the boundary of Sycamore Cottage. The trees had been inspected by the Wood Reeve and those recommended for felling had been marked by him. It was agreed that the Chairman and Mrs. Maudsley should carry out a site inspection with delegated powers to authorise the work if they thought fit. c. King's Standing Corner. The East Sussex County Council had decided that they must make a compulsory purchase order for the small area of land to be used for realignment of the road, and had agreed that a similar acreage of land would be exchanged back into the Forest. Detailed proposals would be presented to the Conservators in due course. d. Highgate Green. The Forest Row Parish Council had requested permission to plant some trees at Highgate Green. This was agreed subject to the trees being indigenous to the Forest, and also that the Parish Council being assured that the proposal met with the approval of those living immediately adjacent. e. Extra facilities for Model Aircraft Flying. The Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers had requested permission to carry out trials with model aircraft taking off from the surface of the pond near the Stonehill Road. The models concerned would be free flight, i.e. with an engine run of only ten seconds. It was agreed that this should be permitted on one Sunday only in 1978. Notice of the trial to be given to the Forest Superintendent so that Conservators interested could be informed. f. Forest Row Recreation Ground additional football pitch. It was confirmed that a meeting called by the Forest Row Parish Council would be held on 8th February at 8.00 P.M. to hear the views of the inhabitants of Forest Row. 9. CONSERVATION OFFICER'S REPORT The Conservation Officer reported that having completed the Car Parking Strategy and the experimental car park he was now concentrating on the vegetation of the Forest. He was aiming to produce a map showing the most important areas of heathland and the boundaries of the woodland. He planned to undertake experiments to determine the best method of managing heathland in the future. It was agreed that a Special Meeting of the Conservators would be called to consider the Heathland Management, the date to be fixed at the March meeting. The Superintendent requested permission to plant 100 larch trees as the beginning of a programme to provide suitable timber for Forest maintenance in future years. The trees would be protected by spraying with AA Protect. This was a deer and rabbit repellent, offensive but harmless to these creatures. This was agreed 10. ROYAL ASHDOWN FOREST GOLF CLUB It had been reported to the Forest Superintendent that the Club had sprayed several fairways with DDT in order to control leatherjackets. This spraying had caused great consternation locally, both from environmentalists and from commoners, one of whom had been told to remove her cattle from the contaminated area. The Chairman reported that he had written to, and later met the Captain of the Club in order to ascertain the facts and evaluate what damage may have been caused. A report written by Mr. S. H. Arthur, a leading Golf Course agronomist, was circulated and read by Conservators. Mr. Arthur contended that spraying with DDT in the quantities advised was the only practical method of leatherjacket control, and was not harmful to the ecology in the long term. Many Conservators were unable to accept this assumption, and it was agreed that a special Committee be formed to meet with the Golf Club Committee to go further into the matter, with a view to safeguarding the future against the possibility of the use of possibly harmful chemicals without prior consultation with the Conservators. It was agreed that the Committee should consist of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Messrs. Hardy, Hall and Miller. 10. There being no further business the meeting closed at 16.30 hours. Chairman CONSERVATORS OF ASHDOWN FOREST FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDED 31 ST DECEMBER 1977 INCOME TO DATE TO DATE EST. 1977/8
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Page 3 and 4: local residents wish to park their
Page 5 and 6: submitted to the Conservators in du
Page 7 and 8: (3) Non Commoners Single permit £1
Page 9 and 10: COMMITTED DEFICIT 29550 31830 1977/
Page 11 and 12: Grant of 75% £5,850 Total cost to
Page 13: There being no further business the
Page 17 and 18: In the light of past difficulties i
Page 19 and 20: 9. ANY OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS The s
Page 21 and 22: 5. REPORT OF FINANCIAL PROGRESS The
Page 23 and 24: fact that the commoners had no sepa
Page 25 and 26: d. General Purposes Committee. Mr.
Page 27 and 28: i. Commemoration Tree in Memory of
Page 29 and 30: A number of groups from local schoo
Page 31 and 32: The Superintendent presented the Fi
Page 33 and 34: CASH AND BANK POSITION Current Acco
Page 35 and 36: INCOME 1 st estimate Deficit Additi
Page 37 and 38: ) Estimates 1979/80 - The normal ex
Page 39 and 40: PRESENT: Brigadier L.M. Scott (in t
Page 41 and 42: 3. ELECTION OF TWO CONSERVATORS. Th
Page 43 and 44: The proposal by the Conservators to
Page 45 and 46: A general discussion followed regar
Page 47 and 48: houses. They would only be working
Page 49 and 50: Gage's solicitor to advise him of t
Page 51 and 52: THE BOARD WENT INTO COMMITTEE See C
Page 53 and 54: number of sheep now on the forest a
Page 55 and 56: A Meeting of the Model Aircraft Com
Page 57 and 58: SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS There sh
Page 59 and 60: The Clerk reported on a visit he ha
Page 61 and 62: 6. AMENDMENT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
Page 63 and 64: d) Compulsory Purchase King Standin
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1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies
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8. TO FIX THE DATES OF CONSERVATORS
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Mr. Edwardes-Jones proposed that Mr
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The Superintendent reported that du
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Dear Sir, 1979/80 Audit The audit o
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2. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeti
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Implications The interpretive servi
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The Chairman stated that he had rea
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The Committee RECOMMEND that the Co
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The Trust had authorised funds for
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4. THE ASHDOWN FOREST CONSERVATION
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The Minutes were approved and signe
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a) Fires. There were several fires
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Mrs. Sheldrick requested that the A
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f) Roadway at Highgate Green. The C
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THE BOARD CAME OUT OF COMMITTEE The
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3. MATTERS ARISING a) Browns Brook.
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The Committee had considered two re
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it should be declared as part of th
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The Chairman advised the Board of t
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Mr. Kennard reported that he and Mi
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) Organised Barbecues. The Superint
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The Committee had also inspected an
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After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Edw
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The Committee felt that serious con
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Mr. Morgan reported that Mr. Hobden
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSE
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The Audited Accounts had already be
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Countryside Commission as a basis f
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5. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE RO
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The Superintendent advised the Boar
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Mr. White enquired whether any info
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1 Mr. Kennard thanked the Board and
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4 a) Fires: The Superintendent repo
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The Chairman invited Miss Lumsden t
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today, and that Lt. Cdr. J.P. Angel
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2. MINUTES Subject to the following
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In a letter to the Chairman, Mr. Ba
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years, but felt that we would still
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The Chairman expressed the Board's
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The Chairman advised the Board that
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8. SUNDRY MATTERS The Superintenden
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A brief discussion ensued on the po
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Being the first Meeting of the year
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There being no other business, the
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4. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE CO
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSE
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2. MINUTES The Minutes of the meeti
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There being no further business the
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A vote of thanks to the Conservator
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The Accounts were accepted by the B
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After discussion it was agreed that
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The Superintendent explained that h
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Sir Frederick Sowrey presented the
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The Chairman advised that, in view
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The Chairman reported that a number
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have a Licence and the Superintende
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7. SUNDRY MATTERS The Superintenden
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This amendment was put to the vote
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7. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE RI
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Subject to the following amendment,
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Conservators and would require a re
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With regard to item 7, Mrs. Whitley
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which will sell at **** per pack of
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Apologies were received from Miss A
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The Chairman said as the Management
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5. TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE RO
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a) Mrs. Gabriel raised the subject
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Mrs. Whitley moved the adoption of
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3. MATTERS ARISING The Chairman inf
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Mrs. Gabriel enquired if the Distri
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Present: Mrs. A. J. Sheldrick (In t
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The Superintendent replied that a J
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The Chairman replied that it was im
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Mrs. Sheldrick said that the coppic
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Mr. Hughes explained the East Susse
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Mrs. Whitley proposed the Board acc
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The Superintendent reported that he
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The Chairman welcomed Mr. D. H. 0.
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Sir Frederick suggested writing to
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The Superintendent said the Country
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The Superintendent reported on a ro
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The Superintendent reported on his
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The Board agreed the brief prepared
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urgent attention. The Riding Commit
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6. To receive the Minutes of the Co
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The Superintendent referring to Ite
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Mrs. Gabriel, as a member of the Pa
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The Superintendent reported that th
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Mr. Carter referring to Item 9(c) e
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Mr. Richardson, Divisional Engineer
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Ashdown Forest as a complete packag
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Superintendent said that the local
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The Minutes, which had been circula
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The Superintendent referring to Ite
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The Chairman replied that there was
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Following discussions with Mr. Saun
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Mrs. Gabriel confirmed that a meeti
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The Chairman then asked the Board f
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