Whittleford Park Meeting 7th April 2022

 Good afternoon I am just putting the meeting agender together for the meeting on the 7th April 10.30 Stockingford Community Centre about Whittleford

If any one would like to speak at the meeting or have any questions could you please contact me by Friday 28th April thank you .

Walking and dog safety in Whittleford Park.

 Stealing a dog from its owner is a crime under UK law. Dog theft carries a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison under the Theft Act 1968. Recently, there has been a petition to the government in order to increase the potential sentence to eight years, with a minimum fine of £5,000.

Useful link(s) Information (Dogs Trust.)

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/shopping/our-partners/

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-care/

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/latest/issues-campaigns/

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/latest/events/filters/~~~~~01-07-2020~~~~~cuac

Blue Cross

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/?msclkid=3a00d900ad9111ec8d38abb31b37d8e3

Crime Stoppers

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/campaigns-media/campaigns/dog-theft?msclkid=3a10b0c9ad8811eca07329764c524d7d

Gov.UK

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/taskforce-launched-to-investigate-reported-rise-in-pet-thefts?msclkid=3a10f524ad8811ec9c62d4442c9c5813

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Friends of Whittleford Park Bee orchids are threatened information

 Bee orchids are threatened by mowing during flowering, or before the seed has been released. However, they often also disappear from sites that become overgrown with shrubs and/or trees, as the orchids fail to compete with these large plants for light.

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Ophrys

Kingdom: Plantae

Species: O. apifera

Are bee orchids protected by law?

Legal protection. Bee orchids are protected, as are all wild flowers, under Section 13 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This section prohibits unauthorised and intentional uprooting of any wild plant. In addition, because orchids are particularly slow growing and may only flower once in their lifetime

Are bee orchids in decline?

The bee orchid is declining. Orchids, of many different kinds, have declined not just in Norfolk but right across England. In the past, orchids have been picked for their attractive flowers.

How people can help

The Wildlife Trusts manage many grassland habitats sympathetically for the benefit of all kinds of wildlife. Careful grazing with traditional breeds, hay-cutting at the right time and scrub clearance are just some of the ways grasslands are kept in good condition. By volunteering for your local Trust you can help too, and you'll make new friends and learn new skills along the way.

Bee orchid | The Wildlife Trusts

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/wildflowers/bee-orchid

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