The Launceston Branch is just five years old. It has doubled its membership in that time and has been involved in a wide range of activities such as wildlife walks, stalls at various events (including village fêtes), winter evening talks, outings, nature reserve maintenance, conservation projects, wildlife surveys and work with local schools.
It currently has the reputation
I have arranged talks for March and April 2002 but I will be retiring from being Chairman as from 1st January 2002 in order to give more time to building up the Parish Wildlife Survey Project. We need to find a new Chairman and also a committee to keep the above activities
If you feel you can help, or simply have strong views on what your local branch should be doing, then please get in touch with me on (01566) 774902 or send an e-mail
brian@parish-wildlife.org.uk
Thanks.
Brian Stringer
One of our most enlightening events recently was a well-attended slide show given by Kate Stokes on otters and other mammals at Carnon Downs Village Hall. It was a refreshing change to hear of the success of the reintroduction of otters around the South-West, partly through the good work of the Otters and Rivers Project. However, as Kate stated, this success can only continue if water quality is continually improved and pollution "incidents" eradicated.
Frustratingly, as we have seen only recently, spills do continue to pollute our rivers, so we must all strive to lobby for more effective controls and meaningful penalties.
John Stephens
Kate Stokes (right), Otters and Rivers Project Manager, presented a talk on her work at Carnon Downs in October 2001 as part of the Carrick Group's programme of events.
Photo: Bob Bridges
